Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Macular degeneration

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Bilateral central vision loss;
Peripheral vision remine intact;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

Fluorescein dye retinal angiography

RiskFactors

Being over the age of 55 years old;
Having a family history of macular degeneration;
Smoking;
Obesity;
Having cardiovascular disease;
Having high cholesterol;

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

Idiopathic;

TreatmentOptions

STOP SMOKING!
Antioxidants : beta carotene, vitamin A, C, E, Lutein Selenium, Zinc

PharmOptions

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/eye-disorders/retinal-disorders/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd-or-armd