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One of the most common symptoms of macular degeneration is noticing that straight lines appear wavy.
The macula is an area at the back of your eye that you use for seeing fine detail such as reading a book. The condition affects your ability to do certain tasks such as reading, watching TV and recognising faces but does not affect your ability to walk around as your side vision is not affected.
It is believed that a diet rich in oily fish and fruit and vegetables ( particularly spinach, broccoli & kale) may reduce your risk of developing ARMD. We recommend that you wear UV-absorbing glasses when you are going to be outside for long periods.
If you have any concerns or questions about macular degeneration, or if you have already been diagnosed with the condition and are concerned it may be worsening or developing in your other eye, then please book an appointment to come and see us.
Our experienced optometrists have vast experience of macular disease, and our Advanced Digital Eye Examination can detect early signs of the disease and monitor changes in the condition.
