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Keeping an eye on your vision

Via Christi 50+ May Lunch & Learn

May 21, 2014

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Welcome & Introduction

Lisa D. Sandell, O.D. Via Christi Clinic Optical Shop 13213 West 21st St. N. (316) 946-1717

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Macular Degeneration

What is it? Damage to the center of the retina

Macula is used for central vision

Peripheral vision spared

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Macular Degeneration

Risk factors Smoking, especially a risk for wet macular

degeneration Age Genetics UV exposure Diet

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Macular Degeneration

Prevention Wearing UV protection Quit smoking/avoid second hand smoke Eat a balanced diet Regular eye examinations

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Macular Degeneration

Treatment Dry vs. Wet Macular Degeneration Dry ---Vitamins AREDS formula, monitor with

Amsler Grid Wet---Intervention with Ophthalmology,

Injections to stop bleeding and new blood vessels

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Normal Retina

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Dry vs. Wet

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Macular Degeneration

What’s for dinner? Green, leafy vegetables: Kale, spinach,

broccoli, peas, collard greens Eggs Corn Fish

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Macular Degeneration

Vitamins Lutein 6-10 mg/day Fish oil/Omega 3’s 1000 mg/day AREDS vitamins—include Vitamin A, C, E,

Zinc

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Cataracts

Risk factors Age Smoking UV exposure Diabetes

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Cataracts

Symptoms Blurred vision Glare at night Dull vision

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Glaucoma

Symptoms

Risk Factors Age Family History Trauma

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Glaucoma

Treatment Eye drops Surgery Goal is to preserve vision, no cure

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Dry Eye

Symptoms Blurred vision/fluctuating Burning Scratchy Watering Itching

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Dry Eye

Treatment Artificial tears Restasis Punctal Plugs Warm compresses Omega 3’s Environment modification

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Diabetes and the eyes

Diabetic retinopathy Damage to the retinal blood vessels Non-proliferative and Proliferative Treatment

Improve control of blood sugar Laser treatment

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Diabetes and the eyes

Macular edema Swelling in the center of the retina Blurred vision Distortion No Symptoms Treatment

Injections Focal laser treatment

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Questions?