Genetic testing for Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is a disease with the typical system being progressive macular degeneration, during old age. This disease is one of most common reasons for blindness after 65 years of age. It´s occurence is approximately the same in men and women.
Why should you have your DNA analysed for predisposition to Age-related macular degeneration?
The latest research has shown that genetics play an important role in the disease's development. If our analysis shows that you have an increased risk for Age-related macular degeneration, this gives you the possibility to treat the disease and prevent it from developing further- which would result in blindness.
How is Age-related macular degeneration prevented or treated?
Prevention is almost impossible, because the initial changes in the macula that later on lead to this disease, are part of the normal physiological process of getting older. But it is important that, when disease-induced changes are discovered, to monitor the disease and prevent its progression into the late stage. Treatment of both disease forms consists of using certain medicines or undergoing surgery, which is more frequently done with laser.
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