What is age-related macular degeneration?

Produced by the Macular Disease Foundation Australia, this video gives a comprehensive overview of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This includes symptoms, risk factors, types of age-related macular degeneration and the importance of having your macula checked.
Any changes in vision should never be ignored and an appointment made with an eye care professional as a matter of urgency.
For further information contact us on 1800 111 709 or visit www.mdfoundation.com.au

[@icet3775]

Yeah. Thanx for the opportunity to gain this knowledge easily and cheaply with no bullshit.

[@missebibit]

This is a great video. I do text to audio transcription, and a lot of the people I make tapes for have macular degeneration.

[@drdj69]

amazing video. thank you so much.

[@loannancynguyen2030]

Hoang diem

[@breanne3267]

I had a retinal detachment with multiple retinal tears. It took 3 surgeries to fix it. I now have wavy central vision, flashes of light and no peripheral vision.

[@MDFoundationAus]

Hi Bre Anne, we're sorry to hear of your experience. We're here to support you if you have questions. Just give us a call on 1800 111 709 between 9 and 5 AEDT during the week.

[@yahyamohamed748]

Where did you got your surgeries?

[@shellyblanchard5788]

I think I have it in my left eye because all I see is shadows. I see ok in right eye, but I have astigmatism , I had it in my left eye in 2018 until I got a floater one morning in my left eye and it was a black spot that moved around when I looked around in the room. I was 65. When I moved to a different place tree limbs looked bent. I took the grid test and some of the lines looked bent out of shape. I had my glasses changed but when look at the chart with my left eye it had dark shadow around the top row. I could read the line that was all. I couldn't see the second line. The dr. Didn't go any further. He claimed I had untreated glaucoma. I knew better. He wanted to Lasic surgery. I said not right now I just wanted my glasses changed. It helped for while, but now all I see is dark shadows in my left. It tries to clear up somestimes. My side vision on left eye is way off. 👤 kind of shadowy , like that. I see mostly with my right eye. I take vision pills. I don't see that much improvement.😞

[@anuradhalodiya]

I am facing same problem 😢

[@jamescrawford9643]

Eye Exercises daily and nutrients reversed my AMD and helps keep it at bay. ✌️💖🕊️👍

[@EppingForest304]

My dad has a large Macular hole... didn't realise it can be a hereditary condition

[@comeownmaneflipflop4865]

I just recently learned I have two genetic variants for the two main causes of macular degeneration which puts me at an increased risk for it. So that’s cool, especially because I have high myopia at -6.25(right eye) and -6.50(left eye) respectively in my eyes which also puts me at an increased risk for rental tears and detachments 🙃

[@ralfoxygen1374]

The newest and most effective MD therapy from Germany: vital-air-therapy.com

[@MDFoundationAus]

Please get regular eye tests! There is a significant genetic link.

[@cadejust6777]

​@@MDFoundationAus How Dare You Say That Dont Be So Raven Transphobic 🤬😡😠

[@greyarea3804]

My father his brother and sister all came down with macular degeneration. I am 71 and looking forward to the same thing unfortunately

[@rob99201]

Interesting video. A question though that I didn't find answered. Since there is deterioration mostly it seems in the central part of the eyesight, if you look to the left or right, will that be clear? For example, you could read a letter if held in front of you, but if it is held to the left far enough (without moving your head) can you read it instead? Or does the center blind-space "follow" your gaze and is always in the center wherever you look? I am looking into technical ways to make assistance beyond magnifiers and knowing this would be helpful before I start.

[@gavinbird7699]

Rob Milliken it affects the macular, so central vision. Peripheral vision is unaffected, but we cannot focus with peripheral vision. As soon as we try to move the eye to focus, the macular scars blocks the vision. It's very frustrating 😤

[@sewgoddess]

The longer I have it the less peripheral I have. I have Ocular Hystoplasmosis.

[@RubiksBotES]

The beginnings of MD does not affect peripheral vision. But the peripheral vision is extremely low resolution compared to the central vision

[@rob99201]

@@RubiksBotES Thank you. I originally asked this about 3 yrs ago at the time I am writing this. Maybe with your description it would help; I am still unsure. I have since created an Android app that makes a floating "picture in picture" of your surroundings. Sorry I forgot to update here. It requires an Android smart phone and a special headset that goes over your eyes. The picture can be configured larger/smaller/magnified and moved (left, up, down, right) until the best view is found. It uses voice recognition for the most part so no eye sight or touch is necessary to configure. Maybe it'll help someone - the app itself is free. Source for app: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robmilliken.SuperiorVisionAid&hl=en_US&gl=US

[@RubiksBotES]

@@rob99201 what’s the name of the app? I’d love to see what you’ve created!

[@danielortega7302]

Buenas, para personas con toxoplasmosis que a afectado la mácula,¿este tratamiento serviría?

[@cadejust6777]

How Dare You Say That Dont Be So Raven Transphobic 🤬😡😠

[@narsaiahgummula9141]

My daughter age is 12 she is suffering from macular degeneration there is any treatment for she

[@johnmontana18]

In the line chart how wavy are the lines when you should notify your doctor? My doc said notify immediately if lines are wavy. How wavy?

[@RogueJedi501]

I’m no doctor but I’ve heard the same thing. I’m thinking if any line is supposed to be straight but you see it wavy in any sense is not good and you should see a doctor for help

[@vishvdipmuneshwar3721]

Have any treatment on macular destropy &stugunt disease ?

[@davidlo168888]

Please browse www.godforeye.com Stargardt's can be effectively treated and reversed by nano-grade eye drops.

[@mohammedimrankhan5408]

This may be interesting for others but as a person with macular degeneration it made me down and I'm 25 now still none accept me to any job it's painful live this life.

[@NoName-dd5vq]

I'm on the same boat and 25 as well. And tbh. Its bullshit. Fuck genetics.

[@dipchakraborty4339]

whats about treatment??

[@mohammedimrankhan5408]

@@dipchakraborty4339 no treatment to cure it completely but there are some treatmens to postpone the affection.

[@beepbop8123]

Do you have it in both eyes? Can you still read on your phone? I’m 22 with this condition in my right eyes will it start getting in my left eyes too?

[@statusguruji3949]

@@mohammedimrankhan5408 does ur having family history of this diseases?

[@gautamthakur7955]

When I look at bulb and blink my eye black spots come .. can anyone tell me what is this??

[@AjitKumar-kr1xn]

Hello sir, my name is Ajit kumar and I am 28 years old.I had injury in my left eye there is dark spot in centre of my eye which does not allow me to read or not able to see properly.So I immediately go to sankra Netralaya Kolkata for my eye checkup after OCT & Color founds test they told me that your Retina got scratches and that part of retina get thin.They told me there is no such assured treatment of retina improvement in medical science and you will remain with this vision as it is. So Sir please kindly give some assured treatment my eye for my better future. Thank you

[@iamgk91]

Hello Ajith, how are you? Any improvement in your vision. Please tell me. I am also facing similar issue

[@manbingo1284]

I am also facing same problem Any solution for this Please tell me

[@anoopexcel2182]

Trivastal retard 50

[@cherylchristian610]

Visual field testing

[@TheAllenFamilysLife]

I am 23 and have macular degeneration. The doctor told me over time I will lose my central vision in my left eye over time, but don't know when. My right eye central vision is completely gone.

[@dhakagod]

My father has this issue and has been seeing doctors in Bangladesh, London and Singapore. It seems like there really isn't any cure at the moment. However, there is a stem cell based trial going on in the UK. I hope that brings about some solution real quick.

[@tigk5117]

nano grade eye drops or MD - RE VISION or saffron 2020 or saffron extract for eye mucler deganaration serch for that its new researches in italy i think and let me know good luck and i hope you eye be good

[@balijatt4074]

I am 25 and suffering from retinal problems ..

[@mdrhsumon9064]

Mr Ocean what problem? Please share

[@balijatt4074]

Floaters and shrinking vitreous in both eyes and what Sumon your problem related eyes???

[@yassinyassin4006]

i have non age related macular degeneration which consists of blood stains around the macula since i was 12 yaer old after i was hit under my eye with a rock, is there a solution yet? also in my mri the fovea looks destroyed, and i can't see in the center only.

[@omyahya6680]

سلام عليكم كيف حالك

[@JayRandomOfficial]

Came here from August Alsina eye condition

[@mariaeleanorbolantes5129]

My left eye it's starting seeing black in the center

[@nildimarcarvalhodemorais774]

Meu marido deu derrame no olho ele só vem manchas manchas escura vocês não pode ajudar ele

[@ajuobasi548]

God bless now and always Dr Igudia. And I really wanted to say a very big thanks for helping me cure my type 2 Diabetes I thought it was the end until I meant you keep saving lives doctor.

[@alphaomega8373]

Q

[@Antony-qp7jr]

What about at night , central vision dark circle , when my eyes have got use to being in dark , it goes after afew seconds of me opening my eyes , and day time my eyes are fine , why is this ? I've had scans Oct etc found nothing but keep seeing central vision dark circle at night in dark room

[@MDFoundationAus]

Hi Antony, Usually visual changes due to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are static and constant. Black patches in the middle of the vision due to AMD do not appear and disappear due to changing light conditions or opening and closing eyes. If you have any changes to your vision, we recommend visiting your optometrist or ophthalmologist for an eye check.

[@Antony-qp7jr]

@@MDFoundationAus appreciate you getting back to me , I've had the scans on eyes pressures done and I think it was Oct scans , they didnt see anything Would they of seen amd on them scans ? Yea it's at night I open my eyes in dark room and can see it central vision , after afew seconds of opening eyes my eyes seem to readjust and it goes away , strange

[@MDFoundationAus]

No worries@@Antony-qp7jr, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Hope you stay safe especially at night.

[@hassasinali7979]

Ive definitely got this. I'm losing my left eye. 😔

[@chiggaarmy6649]

How is Ur vision?

[@kartik6439]

God make your eyes healthy 🙏

[@anoopexcel2182]

Trivastal retard 50

[@xxcoolgamerx4927]

It will all get better and soon you'll learn how to live with it

[@hassasinali7979]

@@chiggaarmy6649 its back to normal thank god

[@Harhar9]

Sir I have a problem of macular degeneration in one eye. Can this problem happen in my other eye also in future?

[@maximilianraley2457]

Yes it can. But that doesn't mean it will for sure. I have a scar on my macula from looking at the sun when I was 4. I have dealt with the blindness ever since.

[@anoopexcel2182]

No bro

[@oyeSAURABH]

but iam 24 only, why i am seeing blind spots in my left eye from last 2 months ??

[@jececlia4703]

I am 18 and I have myopia .. so now I noticed when I cover my right eye , my left eyes show dark spot in my vision and it disappear in second but it come again .. I ask if someone has a same situation and me . And somebody know what is the means of it. .. I cant go in hospital because I dont have money .. so pls answer me

[@andresvillanueva5421]

I'm 19, I don't know what I have to do.

[@MDFoundationAus]

Hi Clia, it's best to speak to your local doctor or a community clinic and they can advise you.

[@aakasthasharma8813]

@jece clia how is it now?

[@mdshahjahan3144]

How much money for fov surgery

[@pamk3504]

Austeja Gakstyte Hey whats the treatment please? My mum is 60 she has it.

[@biharidespot8467]

I am ajit priyadarsi I am suffering from macular disease but not black spot But red spot For view object Age 25 I am from India( bihar ) Plz help me

[@dipchakraborty4339]

what ur condition now?

[@alibaloch2249]

I have Macular Degeneration solution is guaranteed because me to this problems face and i try to this and Thanks A GOD save my eye my right sight is black hole in center

[@venkatapavan2910]

What solution plz I have this problem plz tell me

[@manbingo1284]

Same problem

[@mastirocky4679]

Bro reply plz

[@mastirocky4679]

Konsa badam khaneko bola tha tumne ?

[@rajinikanthbp]

Please I want Telugu

[@davkizza5652]

Check out this film about AMD kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqaagZikbLWNeqc

[@GoetzimRegen]

Hail to refined seed oil, which is possible a cause.

[@gab-gabda1855]

I have on my eyes like cells moving in the center of where i was looking, i thought it was on of these but not it said it will curved but not mine it just black cells just going on the center of my eyes anyone pls help me what kind of symptoms is this

[@vinayakt7851]

I also had this problem it go away?

[@vinayakt7851]

Reply bro

[@gab-gabda1855]

@@vinayakt7851 what?

[@gab-gabda1855]

@@vinayakt7851 It doesn't permanently away, my brain and eye just ignores it

[@gab-gabda1855]

@@vinayakt7851and I still don't know what is called

[@14_imamrizqy_xmm26]

Can macular degeneration happen to teens?

[@nidhishtripathi5724]

I am showing symptoms and i am 19

[@shubhisingh3663]

@@nidhishtripathi5724 nidhish can you let me know ur symptoms when it started

[@nidhishtripathi5724]

@@shubhisingh3663 black smudge in center of vision only in dark or dim room ( very little light ) or environment. When blinking in less bright environment I could see a black patch in center clearly. But as soon as the light was on, it was not visible and everything was clear. It is probably only in one eye at my stage and the second eye is overriding it in bright room or place.

[@shubhisingh3663]

@@nidhishtripathi5724 same problem :( it goes away with light idk very frightening.. They don't have cure also. Plus am higly myopic let's c

[@nidhishtripathi5724]

@@shubhisingh3663 even I am Highly myopic, Yes they don't have a cure but you can slow down the degeneration process. If it goes away in light then probably you also have it in one eye ( please confirm with an ophthalmologist ) I am currently taking ayurvedic treatment for it and taking all sorts of preventions and measures to make sure it does not start degenerating further or come in the second eye as well and hopefully improve.

[@DonnaLLoyd-lt6ot]

Macular degeneration is caused by eating seed oils!

[@marklemarkle7509]

i found this black .