DRY TYPE OF ARMD	WET TYPE OF ARMD

HOW IS ARMD DETECTED ?
Routine comprehensive eye examination with your eye doctor can help in detection and appropriate treatment if required. Testing for ARMD includes visual acuity testing, dilated fundus examination, Amsler's grid testing. In wet type, FFA may be advised.

ARE YOU AT RISK OF ARMD ?

• If your age is more than 60 years- Risk increases with aging.
  
  
• Smokers are at higher risk.
  
  
• If you are obese- Research studies suggest a link between obesity and progression of ARMD.
  
  
• If any other member of your family is affected with ARMD.
  
  
• Women appear to be at greater risk than men.
  
  
• If your diet is not nutritious.

WHAT IS TREATMENT OF ARMD ?
There is no proven medical therapy for dry type. However, The National Eye Institute's Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) found that taking a high dose formulation of anti oxidants and zinc may reduce the risk of advanced ARMD.

Early diagnosis is critical for successful treatment of wet type. Recently photodynamic therapy and Intravitreal steroids has proven to be of some help in stopping abnormal blood vessels growth in some patients with wet ARMD. Laser photocoagulation can also be done in some cases

BEFORE TREATMENT	AFTER TREATMENT

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE ARMD?
If you have been diagnosed with ARMD, making a few simple life style changes could benefit you

• Monitor your vision daily with Amsler's Grid.
  
  
• Take a multivitamin tablet with Zinc.
  
  
• Quit smoking.
  
  
• Exercise regularly.
  
  
• Eat nutritious diet rich in green leafy vegetables.
  
  
• Avoid Sun exposure by wearing Sun glasses.
  
  
• Read in adequate light.
  
  
• In case of severe vision loss, try low visual aids.
  
  

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