My notes for talk about AMD – Macular

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    AMD Facts (source Macular Society):

    • 51% of over 65s have the start of AMD

    • 15% of all over 80s have advanced AMD

    • time from initial symptoms to severe is usually between 6 and 12 months

    AMD causes progressive deterioration of sight:

    • no driving

    • no reading (newspapers, TV programmes, books, signs,)

    • no writing

    • fewer smiles, no face recognition. No eye contact

    • loss of colour definition, and clarity; need more light,

    • no depth perception

    AMD Pre-emptive defence:

    • Get OCT scan from Peter Marson in Church Road Hove

    • Take Lutein

    • Get fit, you’ll be walking a lot!)

    • Get a good smartphone

    • Join Shoreham AMD Support Group at The Shoreham Centre

    • Give me a call, Cliff on 07582 902922

    • Use your sense of humour, plenty of obstinacy, and a pair of waterproof shoes

    Cliff Jenkins, February 2016

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