Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration also known as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a serious vision condition that can result in permanent blindness if not treated early and properly. Due to the severity of this disease our practice encourages regular eye examinations, which involves a dilation. ARMD is an eye disease that affects the macula, a part of the retina in your eye. The retina is a critical component of your vision because it is responsible for transmitting images to the brain. The retina is located at the back of the eye and is connected to the brain via the optic nerve. The macula is a critical component of the retina and is located in the center of the retina. The macula changes light into nerve signals that will then travel through the optic nerve to the brain. Macular degeneration affects this central vision often blurring images and fine print. When macular degeneration is severe, central vision becomes distorted and vision is profoundly affected.
Macular degeneration usually occurs with older people but has been known to strike early in certain cases. Some of the factors that may increase your risk of developing macular degeneration include:
- High blood pressure
- Smoking
- Over-exposure to sunlight and UV radiation
- Obesity
- Family history
- Poor diet
While treatment options for macular degeneration are not as successful as for many other conditions, there have been important new treatment years. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more.
Seeking LASIK in Boston
If you are interested in learning more about laser vision correction or refractive cataract surgery in Boston, call us today to get the answers you have been seeking. We offer numerous vision correction options: Custom Wavefront™, Intralase™, Intacs™, Visian ICL™, ReStor™, Acrysof Toric™, and the Crystalens™.
Be 20/20 Happy
At Talamo Laser Eye Consultants, our goal is not just 20/20 vision, but 20/20 happy. From the moment a prospective patient enters our facility, our staff works hard to ensure that the entire process minimizes stress and maximizes outcomes. Please visit our page to learn more about 20/20 happy vision.
Charitable/Research Funding
The physicians and staff at Talamo Laser Eye Consultants are proud to support local and national medical research foundations and charities. We take pride in giving back to our community and aiding in the funding of such pertinent and important research. Click Below to learn more about some of the organizations that Talamo Laser Eye Consultants is currently involved.
Visit Our Cosmetic Center
If you are seeking cosmetic services in the Boston area, contact T.L.E.C. for a consultation. We offer a variety of non invasive facial aesthetic services that can make you feel and look more refreshed and younger in appearance. Our cosmetic division is the newest addition to our practice and we are excited to continue to add more services as we continue to develop the service menu.
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