Macular Degeneration

Yellow spot disease (macular degeneration) is a retinal disease that affects central vision. It is quite common after the age of 55 and may lead to loss of vision in the event of progression. Macular disease is a disease of the retina and early diagnosis is very important for its treatment. Who does yellow spot disease affect? People older than 55 years of age Those with hereditary risk Smokers People with hypertension People who have systemic diseases that affect the eyes Risk Factors The main risk factors for age-related yellow spot disease include the person’s age and hereditary characteristics. Other risk factors are hypertension, smoking, nutrition, elevated lipid-cholesterol levels, long-term exposure to sunlight and being overweight.