Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Risk factors include such things as aging, family history and the age macular degeneration gene, which is a genetic defect, which increases the risk of an individual experiencing macular degeneration. Other things that can increase your risk of macular degeneration include Stargardt’s disease, Drusen, Arg80GLY variant in C3 a complement protein, hypertension or high blood pressure, a diet high in fat, oxidative stress, a mutation in Fibulin-5, ethnic background, even exposure to sunlight, especially what is called blue light or high energy visible light may also increase risk factors. Symptoms include blurred vision, distorted vision, inability to discern color variations, delayed bright light exposure recovery, a decline in contrast sensitivity and central scotomas.