Genetic test for age related
macular degeneration (AMD) has gotten a great deal of attention in the recent
past. While the presence of specific genes may indicate a increased risk for
age related macular degeneration (AMD), according to researchers commenting in
the Ophthalmology
routine genetic testing to predict the development of age related macular
degeneration (AMD) does not really predict how a person would respond to
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Inhibitor injections and thus the
genetic testing is not recommended. Further, the downside of routine genetic
testing at present is that it can cause unnecessary anxiety, it can leave
patients with promises that are not fulfilled and it may impact insurability
and employability.
If
you or someone you know is concerned about age related macular degeneration (AMD)
risk or has any family history of AMD they are encouraged to schedule regular
eye examinations at D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937, visiting
D’Ambrosio Eye Care or
facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help recommend an appropriate
treatment plan.
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.
