Today, we are particularly concerned about a common eye disease that affects vision -; — Age related macular degeneration.
With the aging of the population, the incidence rate of age-related macular degeneration is also rising. It may lead to a decrease in central vision, affecting daily activities such as reading, face recognition, driving, and in severe cases, it may even cause blindness.
In this article, we will focus on exploring the examination methods for macular degeneration, in order to better prevent and slow down the progression of macular degeneration, and safeguard our right to 'see'.

What is macula?
The macula is located at the center of the retina, where important cells that determine vision are gathered. Therefore, most optical information such as the shape, size, color, depth, and distance of an object is closely related to this area. When structural changes occur in the macular tissue, the cells responsible for vision are affected, leading to visual abnormalities.

What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease caused by age-related changes in the structure of the macula, leading to blurred vision or central visual field impairment. Currently, it is the main cause of low vision and even blindness in the elderly population.. The current prevalence of AMD in the population aged 70 and above in China is 20.2%. With the increasing aging population, the number of AMD patients continues to rise, and it is expected that by 2040, the global number of AMD patients will reach 288 million. The possible symptoms are shown in the following figure:


Macular lesions can be roughly divided into four types: macular membrane, macular edema, macular hole, and macular degeneration. The following mainly introduces the medication treatment plan for macular degeneration.

What is macular degeneration?
Macular degeneration is known as the number one cause of blindness in people over 60 years old, mainly divided into two categories: dry and wet: • Dry macular degeneration: Due to the aging of cells in the macular area of the retina, the entire macular area becomes thinner, resulting in slow loss of central vision. Currently, there is no medical treatment for dry macular degeneration.
• Wet macular degeneration: caused by abnormal development of blood vessels below the macular area, these new blood vessels are fragile and prone to bleeding, which can damage the retina and lead to rapid decline in vision. The abnormal development of blood vessels is related to VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor), which acts as a "commander" and commands the growth of blood vessels in specific areas.

One picture self-test of macular degeneration‐ — Amsler Grid
Through this test, you can have your central vision checked at home. You should use the Amsler grid to test your central vision daily to detect any changes that may be caused by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) deterioration or other macular lesions.
When viewing the grid on the next page, please follow the following steps:
If you usually wear reading glasses, please wear them for this test.
2. Place the grid at a normal reading distance, approximately 12-14 inches from the face.
3. Use only your right eye (with your left eye closed) to focus on the point at the center of the grid. Make sure you can see the entire square.
If any lines in the grid appear distorted, blurry, or missing, record what you see.
5. Close your right eye and repeat these steps with your left eye. If you see the following screen, please contact your specialist on the same day or contact us via WhatsApp to schedule relevant examinations. Attention must be paid to elderly people at home! Regular inspections are essential
If there are elderly people in the family, it is important to pay attention to relevant early symptoms; It is recommended that people over 50 years old undergo regular check ups every year to monitor eye health and achieve early detection and treatment. Shenzhen Xinfeng United Family Hospital provides comprehensive ophthalmic examinations,Basic version only¥ Starting from 650, the Hong Kong Elderly Health Voucher discount package is only available in yen; Starting from 350

Target audience
• Basic version: For individuals with high myopia; Individuals who require preliminary screening for cataract, macular, and retinal conditions;
• Upgraded version: senile macular degeneration, retinal hole, diabetes retinopathy, optic nerve injury, hypertensive retinopathy patients, etc.

Service Package	Service Features	Environment and devices
Doctor 1v1 consultation and consultation (including computer optometry, intraocular pressure, slit lamp examination) •   Basic/Upgraded Package Attributes	Appointment based service, detailed diagnosis and treatment; Interpretation Report
Daytona Oubao ultra wide angle fundus photography •   Basic/Upgraded Package Attributes	No need for dilated pupils, ultra wide angle of 200 degrees; Quickly screen for cataracts, macula, and retina conditions
OCT optical coherence tomography (retina) •   Upgraded Package Attributes	Non contact, high resolution, non radiative, and clear display of the subtle structure of retinal tissue, integrated analysis of the macula, optic nerve, and optic disc of the retina
OCT optical coherence tomography (optic nerve) •   Upgraded Package Attributes

About Shenzhen Xinfeng United Family Hospital Ophthalmology Center
The Ophthalmology Center of Shenzhen Xinfeng United Family Hospital has reached a strategic cooperation agreement with Clear Eye Hospital (1406. HK) in Hong Kong. The cooperation team is composed of experienced mainland and Hong Kong ophthalmologists, optometrists, and ophthalmic nurses. They not only introduce various ophthalmic examination and surgical instruments and equipment that meet international standards, but also provide comprehensive ophthalmic professional consulting and diagnosis services. The service scope covers various ophthalmic examinations, treatments, and surgeries, committed to ensuring that every patient can receive proper and safe treatment.