Macular degeneration affects 1 in 8 people over 60 and can lead to blindness
Diagnosing the disease earlier could save your vision.
I have macular degeneration and I'm glad we caught it early, because now we can do something about it.
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness
It is a progressive disease that causes a part of your retina called the macula to slowly deteriorate as you get older. The macula is responsible for your central vision, which allows you to do things like read, watch TV, recognize faces, and drive.
Nearly 1 in 8 adults over the age of 60 suffer from from this disease. Could you have undiagnosed macular degeneration?
Problem seeing at night is the first warning sign
The earliest symptom of macular degeneration is trouble seeing at night. Many people blame night vision problems on the normal aging process. But it could be something more.
If you begin having difficulty seeing at night, it’s time to talk with your doctor. You may have impaired dark adaptation.
AdaptDx measures night vision
There are several types of tests that check for macular degeneration. But most tests can only detect it in later stages. A new tool, called AdaptDx®, identifies it much earlier by testing your night vision.
If the AdaptDx test indicates signs of macular degeneration, you and your doctor have valuable time to develop a plan to delay or slow down the disease progression. Find macular degeneration before it's too late!
AdaptDx helps eye doctors detect macular degeneration before it’s too late
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What living with advanced macular degeneration looks like…
That’s why it is important to detect age-related macular degeneration as early as possible and take action to preserve you sight before irreversible vision loss occurs. This video, by The Macular Society, demonstrates why it’s important to take action to protect your sight today. Learn more at: www.macularsociety.org/sightmatters.