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Symptoms of Macular Degeneration

 The signs and symptoms of macular degeneration develop gradually and include:

• Difficulty in reading or doing close work unless under a bright light.
• Difficulty in adapting to dim conditions, such as when entering a darkened room.
• Difficulty in reading due to blurred vision.
• Difficulty in recognizing faces.
• A blind spot in the center of the field of vision.
• Decreased brightness of colors.
• Blurred or hazy vision.
• Hallucinations in advanced cases.
  

You should consult your ophthalmologist immediately (a medical doctor specializing in eye care) if:

• You notice any changes in the center of your vision.
• You have difficulty in seeing and differentiating colors and fine details.
  

These may be the first signs of macular degeneration especially if you are over 50. 

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References

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2. Pradeep S. Prasad, Steven D. Schwartz, Jean-Pierre Hubschman, Age-related macular degeneration: Current and novel therapies, Maturitas, Volume 66, Issue 1, May 2010, Pages 46-50, ISSN 0378-5122, 10.1016/j.maturitas.2010.02.006.
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