Macular degeneration is an eye condition that results in a loss of visual acuity. While the condition may not lead to blindness in every case, it can have an ill effect on the ability to clearly see things close by or at a distance. While the only way to know if you have macular degeneration in Boca Raton is to undergo testing, there are signs that may indicate the condition is present. Here are three of the most common signs.
Straight Lines Seem to Be Wavy
Any type of straight line, including a line of text in a document, may appear to be wavy rather than solid and clear. Some find that if they give it a minute, the lines begin to become more solid and easier to read. Others notice that if they concentrate, the wavy effect seems to increase.
You See Spots or Floaters
Since macular degeneration in Boca Raton can affect your central vision as well as your peripheral vision, you may notice some spots as well as blurriness. The spots may appear to be fixed in place or they may float a bit. Over time, the spots become bigger and obscure a larger portion of your field of vision.
You Can No Longer See Clearly in Dim Light
If you normally have no problem seeing in dim light, including lighting along a roadway at night, then your eyes are likely fine. When you find that the ability to clearly see everything in dim light diminishes, macular degeneration in Boca Raton may be the reason. Like other signs, you can expect this particular symptom to get worse unless you seek some sort of treatment.
Do you think that you may have macular degeneration? The team at Retinal Eyecare Associates can help. Call today or visit to book an appointment online. After an examination. we’ll go over the treatment options that are most likely to prevent further vision loss and possibly restore a portion of what you’ve lost.
