{"id":5124,"date":"2020-12-02T13:38:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T12:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/?page_id=5124"},"modified":"2022-11-07T14:14:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T13:14:40","slug":"symptoms-macular-degeneration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/symptoms-macular-degeneration\/","title":{"rendered":"Symptoms Macular Degeneration"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Do you have symptoms of age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?<\/h1>\n<p>The insidious thing about this eye disease: in the early stages of age-related Macular Degeneration, those affected have hardly any symptoms and very rarely experience pain. But recognising faces becomes more difficult or they experience vision problems when reading or driving.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/symptoms-macular-degeneration\/#the-five-symptoms-of-macular-degeneration-at-a-glance\" >The five symptoms of Macular Degeneration at a glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/symptoms-macular-degeneration\/#approximately-seven-million-people-in-germany-alone-suffer-from-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd\" >Approximately seven million people in Germany alone suffer from age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/symptoms-macular-degeneration\/#how-is-macular-degeneration-diagnosed\" >How is Macular Degeneration diagnosed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/symptoms-macular-degeneration\/#what-exactly-happens-in-the-case-of-macular-degeneration\" >What exactly happens in the case of Macular Degeneration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/symptoms-macular-degeneration\/#the-vicious-circle-begins-when-the-optic-cells-are-not-sufficiently-supplied\" >The vicious circle begins when the optic cells are not sufficiently supplied<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/symptoms-macular-degeneration\/#the-formation-of-drusen-is-a-symptom-of-macular-degeneration\" >The formation of drusen is a symptom of Macular Degeneration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>A first indication that you are affected by age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is when image content is simply missing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3721\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bild-Makuladegeneration-Shutterstock.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3721\" class=\"img_width wp-image-3721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bild-Makuladegeneration-Shutterstock.jpg\" alt=\"This is more or less how patients with macular degeneration see their surroundings. Above: with AMD. Below: healthy eye\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1118\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bild-Makuladegeneration-Shutterstock.jpg 687w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Bild-Makuladegeneration-Shutterstock-268x300.jpg 268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3721\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is more or less how patients with macular degeneration see their surroundings. Above: with AMD. Below: healthy eye<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This means when nothing can be seen, especially in the centre of the visual field, in the central visual area. When reading, letters or words seem to be missing. Or you can see the outline of a person&#8217;s head, but not their face.<\/p>\n<p>Straight lines, such as fences or house walls, appear bent or crooked. If you notice these symptoms in yourself or a close person, you should immediately take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-diagnosis\/amsler-grid-test-for-the-diagnosis-and-early-detection-of-macular-degeneration-amd\/\">Amsler grid test<\/a> and have your eyes medically examined.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-five-symptoms-of-macular-degeneration-at-a-glance\"><\/span>The five symptoms of Macular Degeneration at a glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Decrease in visual acuity<\/strong>, problems reading and recognising faces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Colours appear paler and run<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of image content<\/strong> &#8211; mainly in the central visual area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Straight lines and structures are perceived bent<\/strong> or curved.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You need more light<\/strong> to recognise things and are quickly dazzled at the same time.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"approximately-seven-million-people-in-germany-alone-suffer-from-age-related-macular-degeneration-amd\"><\/span>Approximately seven million people in Germany alone suffer from age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) occurs predominantly from the middle of the 50th year of life. In Germany, it is the main cause of visual impairment and blindness, accounting for 50% of all cases. (Source: Focus from 10.10.2018)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-is-macular-degeneration-diagnosed\"><\/span>How is Macular Degeneration diagnosed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If macular degeneration is suspected, the Amsler grid test provides initial information. You can carry out this simple test yourself using the so-called Amsler grid.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"webinar-teaser card clearfix\">\r\n        <div class=\"webinar-teaser-img\">\r\n            <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-diagnosis\/amsler-grid-test-for-the-diagnosis-and-early-detection-of-macular-degeneration-amd\/\" title=\"Click here for the Amsler grid test!\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"teaser-img\" alt=\"Click here for the Amsler grid test!\" title=\"Click here for the Amsler grid test!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/amsler-gitter-test-bei-makuladegeneration.png\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"webinar-teaser-text\">\r\n            <div class=\"teaser-cat\"><\/div>\r\n            <h3>Click here for the Amsler grid test!<\/h3>\r\n            <p>Find out if you may have early stage macular degeneration (AMD).<\/p>\r\n            <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-diagnosis\/amsler-grid-test-for-the-diagnosis-and-early-detection-of-macular-degeneration-amd\/\" title=\"Click here for the Amsler grid test!\" class=\"button button-red\" >Read more<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-exactly-happens-in-the-case-of-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>What exactly happens in the case of Macular Degeneration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Macular degeneration is a disease of the retina. This structure belongs to the very complex and functionally intensive inner part of the eye. Here the visual cells convert the incoming light signals into nerve impulses.<\/p>\n<p>This process consumes a great deal of energy and oxygen to ensure that it runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-vicious-circle-begins-when-the-optic-cells-are-not-sufficiently-supplied\"><\/span>The vicious circle begins when the optic cells are not sufficiently supplied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At an advanced age or when the body&#8217;s own healing abilities are dysfunctional, the retina in the area of the so-called &#8220;yellow spot&#8221; is poorly supplied. This is also where the &#8220;point of sharpest vision&#8221; is located.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/free-e-book-on-macular-degeneration\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6611 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN.png\" alt=\"FreeFree E-book on Macular Degeneration by Augenakupunktur Noll\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN-300x135.png 300w, https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/e-book-makular-degeneration-teaser-hoch-quer-EN-768x346.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>Impairments in this area initially lead to impaired vision with the loss of visual acuity in the central area of the visual field.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the-formation-of-drusen-is-a-symptom-of-macular-degeneration\"><\/span>The formation of drusen is a symptom of Macular Degeneration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Due to the lack of oxygen and energy, the supply of the photoreceptors and the removal of metabolic products comes to stagnation. The deposits form so-called drusen, which impair the flow even more.<\/p>\n<p>Untreated Macular Degeneration leads to the gradual decease of the cells and loss of central vision.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"webinar-teaser card clearfix\">\r\n        <div class=\"webinar-teaser-img\">\r\n            <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/\" title=\"Causes of Macular Degeneration\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"teaser-img\" alt=\"Causes of Macular Degeneration\" title=\"Causes of Macular Degeneration\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/enzym-ursache-makuladegeneration-klein.png\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"webinar-teaser-text\">\r\n            <div class=\"teaser-cat\"><\/div>\r\n            <h3>Causes of Macular Degeneration<\/h3>\r\n            <p>The wrong lifestyle, circulatory disorders and high blood pressure are examples of this.<\/p>\r\n            <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/www.akupunktur-noll.de\/en\/macular-degeneration\/macular-degeneration-causes\/\" title=\"Causes of Macular Degeneration\" class=\"button button-red\" >Read more<\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you have symptoms of age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)? The insidious thing about this eye disease: in the early stages of age-related Macular Degeneration, those affected have hardly any symptoms and very rarely experience pain. But recognising faces becomes more difficult or they experience vision problems when reading or driving. 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