February marks National Age Related MacularDegeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. As
our populations ages-especially baby boomers-the number of people affected by
macular degeneration is continuing to climb. It
is estimated that more than 2 million people age 50 and older have late AMD
(Age Related Macular Degeneration). Today, for
most patients, with early detection, diagnosis and treatment, at a minimum we
can prevent further vision loss from the AMD.
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| Sreeni Basa, M.D. Massachusetts Retina Specialist |
Massachusetts RetinaSpecialist, Sreeni Basa, M.D. noted “We want patients to know that once you are
over 50, it becomes increasingly important to have a thorough, comprehensive
dilated eye exam every one to two years-and even more often if you have any
family history of AMD or at the recommendation of your eye doctor. The key to
preventing vision loss from AMD is clearly early detection, quick diagnosis and
then immediate access to treatment with vascular endothelial growth inhibitor
(VEGF) injections such as Lucentis® & Eylea®.”
D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a leading eye and LASIK care practice with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 that serve the greater Boston and central Massachusetts area.
