Windy City Retina - Ankit Desai, MD

Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that affects vision and if not treated properly can lead to vision loss also. It affects the macula which provides sharpness and detailing to the central vision. This disease is common in people over 60 years of age; it can occur at any age. There are two types of macular degeneration 1. Dry macular degeneration – This condition happens because of the build-up of drusen under the retina, drusen is a cellular waste material. The build-up of drusen results in the breaking down of the macula which creates a blurry or blind spot in the vision. 2. Wet macular degeneration - This   happens because new blood vessels develop under the macula. These new blood vessels are not developed properly and are thin and fragile. The blood from these vessels leaked onto the retina and macula which results in swelling of the macula that can affect vision and even blindness if not diagnosed or treated properly. Some really good Vitamins and Minerals are good for eye h