Help for Macular Degeneration (AMD)

“I feel privileged to be able to offer patients help for age related macular degeneration,” shared Connecticut OphthalmologistClaudia Castiblanco, M.D. “We work diligently to let our Fairfield County seniors know about the risks and symptoms of age related macular degeneration because for most patients, with early detection, diagnosis and treatment with injections of Lucentis® and Eyelea®, at a minimum we can prevent further vision loss from the disease and in many cases we can actually help recover lost vision,” said Dr. Castiblanco. “The number of patients we see with macular degeneration is growing daily as the baby boomers age,” she further noted.

“We want to stress that once you are over 50, it becomes increasingly important to have a thorough, comprehensive dilated eye exam every one to two years-and even more often if you have any family history of AMD or at the recommendation of your eye doctor. The key to preventing vision loss from AMD is clearly early detection, quick diagnosis and then immediate access to treatment with vascular endothelial growth inhibitor (VEGF) injections such as Lucentis® or Eylea®,” summarized Dr. Castiblanco.

If you or someone you know has questions or concerns about age related maculardegeneration (AMD) or treatment with therapeutic injections of Lucentis® or Eyelea® please schedule an eye exam at Doctor & Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor & Associates in Fairfield County or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to schedule an appointment.

Doctor & Associates is a leading Fairfield County Connecticut eye care practice with offices at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195 Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851.