Macular degeneration?
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There is no cure or treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) at this time. You may not have significant problems with your vision for many years. Vision loss happens very slowly and is usually not severe. It often affects only one eye, and you may be able to adjust for the vision loss with the unaffected eye. If you have dry AMD, follow your doctor's recommendations for having regular exams and monitoring the condition at home (such as using an Amsler grid), because dry AMD may sometimes develop into wet AMD. In a few cases, wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), which is the more serious form of the disease, can be treated with thermal laser photocoagulation surgery or photodynamic therapy (PDT). Treatment cannot cure AMD, but it can stop its progression. Other types of surgery and treatments using radiation or medicines are being investigated, but these are considered experimental and are not part of standard treatment. Not all cases of wet AMD can be treated. Only about 10% to 15% of cases can be effectively treated with laser photocoagulation surgery, and only about 20% to 30% of cases can be treated with PDT.Treatment cannot restore vision, but it can sometimes slow down or delay further damage to your central vision. However, in most cases growth of fragile new blood vessels in wet AMD recurs, and even repeated treatment is not usually effective over the long term in preventing some loss of central vision. Because wet AMD often causes rapid and severe loss of central vision, it is important not to delay treatment if your doctor recommends it.
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there is no treatment.  it is debris in your eye.  no drop or injection, ointment or pill will take them away.  to get them out a doctor can go into the vitreous of your eye and try to snag them out in the mean time you will loose all the vision in your eye.  its kinda like fishing for a piece of hair in a bowl of jello.  realize how small this thing is and how much damage to your vitreous can be done if  any one would attempt to take it out. this is y they tell you it cant be done.  its not worth it.  they wont hurt you
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Retinitis Pigmentosa \nOverview \n\nRetinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a rare, hereditary disease that causes the rod photoreceptors in the retina to gradually degenerate.  The rods are located in the periphery of the retina and are responsible for peripheral and night vision.  Cones, another type of photoreceptor, are densely concentrated in the macula.  The cones are responsible for central visual acuity and color vision.   \n\nThe disease may be X-linked (passed from a mother to her son), autosomal recessive (genes required from both parents) or autosomal dominant (gene required from one parent) trait.  Since it is often a sex-linked disease, retinitis pigmentosa affects males more than females. \n\nPeople with RP usually first notice difficulty seeing in dim lighting and gradually lose peripheral vision.  The course of RP varies.  For some, the affect on vision may be mild.  Others experience a progression of the disease that leads to blindness.   \n\nIn many cases, RP is diagnosed during childhood when the symptoms begin to become apparent.  However, depending on the progression of the disease, it may not be detected until later in life.\n \nSigns and Symptoms \n\nDifficulty seeing dim lighting\n\nTendency to trip easily or bump into objects when in poor lighting\n\nGradual loss of peripheral vision\n\nGlare\n\nLoss of contrast sensitivity\n\nEye fatigue (from straining to see)\n\n\nDetection and Diagnosis \n\nRetinitis pigmentosa is usually diagnosed before adulthood.  It is often discovered when the patient complains of difficultly with night vision.  The doctor diagnoses RP by examining the retina with an ophthalmoscope.  The classic sign of RP is clumps of pigment in the peripheral retinal called "bone-spicules."  A test called electroretinography (ERG) may also be ordered to study the eye's response to light stimuli.  The test gives the doctor information about the function of the rods and cones in the retina.  \n\n  \n\nTreatment\n\nThere is currently no standard treatment or therapy for retinitis pigmentosa; however, scientists have isolated several genes responsible for the disease.  Once RP is discovered, patients and their families are encouraged to seek genetic counseling. \n\nCurrent Research  \n\nScientists at Johns Hopkins University are developing a micro-computer chip prosthesis called the Multiple-unit Artificial Retina Chipset (MARC).  Once implanted in the retina, the chip transmits images to the brain that are captured from a small camera mounted on the patient's glasses.  The chip is still in development and is not yet available for widespread use. \n\nDoctors continue to search for treatments for RP but have yet to find a cure.
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I don't think so.  I have terrible eyesight.  I can't even see the big\n"E" on the eye chart!  I am very nearsighted.  I am in my mid 30's and have had the same prescription for several years now.\nI think it's because I do as much reading as possible without my glasses and I don't wear contacts anymore.  My sister, on the other hand, gets a new prescription every year and it's always worse.  I have heard of some kind of eye exercises advertised on the radio that supposedly restore at least some sight.  I'm sorry I can't be more specific.
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Talk to your eye doctor!
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i am sorry my friend. it looks as though youve recieved some good advice. i see that you are a Christian, so please do not rule out spititual healing. I am a Registered Nurse and have seen healing. I also know Macular Degeneration to be a progressive disease.\nyou are in my prayers.\nThere is a phenominal series on healing at this website you can get for like under 20 bucks. i would recommend "why people fail to recieve their healing."\ni just heard it recently,  was very impressed, and sent a copy to my mom.\ngood luck to you my friend, i know the Lord wants you well.
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Your dad is at risk for diabetic retinopathy and cataracts-one of these could be resulting in his visual problems. His history of smoking, diabetes and stroke reduce the blood flow throughout his whole body, including his eyes. Retinopathy is a deterioration of the small blood vessels that nourish the retina. He may experience "floaters", spotty or hazzy vision, or a complete loss of vision. It is important for him to control his blood pressure, blood glucose levels and stop smoking.\nI recommend having regular check-ups with the doctor to monitor any progessive visual problems. If he does have diabetic retinopathy, there is a treatment for advanced cases. This is called Argon Laser Photocoagulation. The laser treament destroys leaky blood vessels and reduces the rate of visual loss.
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Central Serous Choroidopathy ( CSR )\n\n\nCentral serous choroidopathy (CSR) presents most commonly in young men, 20 to 50 years of age, with a rather sudden onset of blurred vision in one eye, minification of images, reduced color vision, or a central "blind spot" in the involved eye. The exact cause of the condition is unknown, but the disorder is characterized by "leakage" of fluid in the central macula. Patients with CSR generally have vision in the 20/20 to 20/100 range and a serous (clear fluid) retinal detachment may be discovered by the examining ophthalmologist. A fluorescein angiogram may be utilized to confirm the diagnosis.
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1.Lutien and ZEAXANTHIN .........Highest doses available\n2.selenium.......................Highest doses available\n3.Vitamine C.....................Highest doses possible(up to 2000mg, youll know ur taking to much if you get diarria)\n4. Beta-Carotene.................Highest doses available\n5.Zinc...........................Highest doses availble\n6.Vitamine E.....................Highest doses available\n\nThis is a rare person who actually overcame macular degeneration.\n\nhttp://curezone.com/forums/m.asp?f=253&i=490
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For one, cameras today can't produce the resolution that a human eye can produce.\n\nThey are working on artificial eyes and radar, and I think a Retinal Transplant might help you. Talk to your doctor about if you are a possible candidate.
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Globally the most common cause of blindness (and by a significant margin) is loss of transparancy in the lens/cornea.  In the former case this is a cataract, and there are many infectious and other causes of the latter.  In these cases the retina is often undamaged and sight can be restored with a relatively simple operation.\n\nIn the western world, macular degeneration related to diabetes is probably no 1.\n\nIf your retina was torn it has likely been 'welded' back onto the back of your eye where it should be by laser.  This usually leads to some loss of visual field in the area which has been lasered, as the retina is effectively burnt there and does not recover.  There is no reason to think that this will get any worse than it is now, however.\n\nWe are some way from bionic eyes at the moment.
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i know Lazar eye surgery, but i don't know your full situation. go to other optometrists to get another opinion. ummm, carrots help your eyesight in the dark.. have fun, don't know much about this subject but good luck
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I've been wearing glasses for about seven years now, I'm 18, and honestly I don't give a rats ass about what people think. I think that glasses are becoming in style now and you shouldn't be ashamed of wearing them if you need them. Though, not that I care about what others think, I'm trying to heal my eyesight the natural way, as laser eye surgery is not always a fool proof solution and is so expensive. I am going to use the Bates method to try and heal my eyesight, as I don't like relying on glasses to see, I want to be able to see clearly using my own eyes again. I want to wear sunglasses. I don't want to be restricted to not playing certain sports. For these personal reasons, I don't like wearing glasses, as they are crutches. I recommend you watch a DVD called "Yoga For Your Eyes" by Meir Schneider if you are interested in healing your eyes. Schneider was born legally blind and healed his eyes and is now able to legally drive without glasses. Good luck :)
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Talk to an optometrist or ophthalmologist.
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Thanks for the information, I saved the link and will read thought it later. I have a 5 year old nephew who has been diagnosed as autistic, he also has vision problems. I have had my doubts about the diagnosis from the beginning, hope your paper helps bring some light to the situation. \nThanks.
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I would stay away from that.  If you're having trouble with your vision I would see an optometrist.  If you need to cleanse your eyes, I suggest visine, used according to the directions.
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Diabetic Retinopathy?\nRetinal Tears?\nAge-related Macular Degeneration?\nRetinal Detachment?\nPosterior Vitreous Detachment?\nRetinal Vascular Occlusions?\nVitreous Hemorrhage?\nMacular Holes?\nRetinitis Pigmentosa?\n\n\nTry the link I gave in my sources