Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ophthalmology Associates of Osborne offers several different treatments to prevent and slow down the deterioration of your macula. These solutions will improve your day-to-day vision. If you vision is worsening and you think you may have macular degeneration, call us today at (412) 741-6776 to schedule an appointment.
What Is Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is a condition that occurs in older patients that causes the deterioration of the macula. The macula is the central area of the retina that controls your visual acuity. Deterioration of this area can cause a build-up of retinal waste in your retina leading to symptoms such as swelling, bleeding, scarring and blurry vision. There is no cure for macular degeneration, but we can recommend a combination of vitamins, minerals and injections that will benefit you greatly as well as low vision aids and compensatory strategies to help maintain your independence.
Spectral-Domain OCT Monitoring
Spectral-Domain OCT monitoring allows us to enhance the look of your retinas via 3-D imaging. This allows one of our eye doctors to detect changes in the accumulation of retinal waste (drusen), the thinning of the retinal pigment epithelium (atrophy), accumulation of fluid or blood under your retina (neovascularization), and scarring from abnormal blood vessels. If negative changes are observed, then we may need to alter your treatment regimen.