Macular degeneration

Eye problems should never be ignored. What is more precious than sight? However, here is a way to answer some questions for yourself after making that appointment with the eye doctor.

The site listed below contains numerous symptoms of various kinds of eye problems. Next to the symptom are the possible conditons that could cause that symptom. In some cases, there are many different possibilities.

Age related macular degeneration is usually detected by a comprehensive eye examination, which includes:

• Visual acuity test. This eye chart test measures how well you see at various distances.
  

People who have elevated homocysteine in their blood, an amino acid that is a known biomarker for cardiovascular disease, may also be at an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study in the January issue of the American Journal of Ophthalmology. This research was conducted at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Ore.