MamasHealth.com Home Eye Health Amblyopia Aniridia Astigmatism Bechet's Disease Bietti's Crystalline Dystrophy Black Eye Blepharitis Blepharospasm Blood in Eye Cataracts Chemical Eye Burn CMV Retinitis Color Blindness Contact Lenses Contact Lenses Care Contact Lenses Infection Corneal Transplant Crossed Eyes Detached Retina Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome Eye Eye focus and tear production Eye Care Eye Care Professionals Eye Exam Eye Herpes Farsightedness Floaters Fuchs' Dystrophy Glaucoma Keratoconus LASIK Doctors LASIK Risks LASIK Surgery Lattice Dystrophy Low Vision Macular Degeneration Macular Hole Macular Pucker Map-Dot-Fingerprint Nearsightedness Pink Eye Presbyopia Pterygia Sty Vitreous Detachment Links Email Mama Eyelid lift Dogs for the Blind Sunglasses Supporting a family on one income Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is Macular Degeneration? Macular degeneration is a degenerative condition of the macula. The macula is the part of the retina responsible for the sharp, central vision needed to read or drive. Macular Generation is also called age-related macular Degeneration, AMD, ARMD. Symptoms of Macular Degeneration? Some common symptoms of macular degeneration are: blurred vision straight lines appear wavy central vision loss If you believe you have macular degeneration, visit your doctor and ask for an eye exam. Examinations of the retina will help determine whether or not you have macular degeneration What Causes Macular Degeneration? The exact causes of age-related macular degeneration are still unknown. In some cases macular generation may be a result of side effects of prescribed drugs. Some drugs that may cause macular degeneration are: Aralen Phenothiazine Thorazine Mellaril Prolixin Trilafon Stelazine Risks of Developing Macular Degeneration? Risk risk factors for macular degeneration are: having a family member with macular degeneration smoking high blood pressure farsightedness obesity Complications of Macular Degeneration? Some complications of macular degeneration are: central vision loss. Can Macular Degeneration be Prevented?     There is no known effective prevention.
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