Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration
Treatment for Dry AMD
We offer the Valeda Photobiomodulation therapy for dry AMD. This is the only FDA-authorised treatment for dry-AMD. LIGHTSITE III study showed over 60% of the participants gained 5 letters or more (one line of the eye chart) after 13 months.
Also AREDS 2 supplements have been shown to slow the progression of dry macular degeneration and in some patients improve visual acuity
Using an Amsler grid to monitor yourself at home
If you have been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration, you should use a chart called an Amsler grid every day to monitor your vision, as dry macular degeneration can change into the more damaging wet form.
To use the Amsler grid,
- wear your reading glasses and hold the grid 12 to 15 inches away from your face in good light.
- Cover one eye.
- Look directly at the centre dot with the uncovered eye and keep your eye focused on it.
- While looking directly at the centre dot, note whether all lines of the grid are straight or if any areas are distorted, blurry or dark.
- Repeat this procedure with the other eye.
If any area of the grid looks wavy, blurred or dark or if you detect any changes when looking at the grid, you should notify the Cork Eye Clinic immediately.