Macular Degeneration Treatments

Checking the eyesight of a young patient — Munster, IN — Munster Eye Care Associates

Macular degeneration is a deterioration or breakdown of the macula. The macula is a small area in the retina at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details clearly and perform activities such as reading and driving. Blurriness, dark areas, or distortion can affect your central vision when the macula does not function correctly. Macular degeneration affects your ability to see near and far and can make some activities – like threading a needle or reading – difficult or impossible.


Although macular degeneration reduces vision In the central part of the retina, it usually does not affect the eye’s side or peripheral vision. For example, you could see the outline of a clock but not be able to tell what time it is. Munster Eye Care Associates, P.C. in Munster, IN, is here to help. Call our office for an appointment today.

How is Macular Degeneration Diagnosed & Treated?

Most patients do not realize they have a macular problem until blurred vision becomes obvious. We can detect early stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) during a medical eye examination that includes the following:


  • A simple vision test in which you look at a chart that resembles graph paper called the Amsler grid
  • Viewing the macula with an ophthalmoscope
  • Taking special photographs of the eye with digital photography


The exact causes of macular degeneration still are not fully understood. Nutrition plays a strong role in the prevention of macular degeneration. Our experienced doctors can counsel patients regarding proper prevention and nutrition.

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