We preserve your vision by understanding and managing macular degeneration. Our dedicated team provides expert care for East Tennessee residents facing this progressive eye disease.
At Tennessee Eye Care, our team is committed to helping East Tennessee residents understand and manage macular degeneration, a chronic and progressive eye disease that affects the central part of the retina. Our goal is to provide informative and educational content to help you better understand the disease, its types, and available treatments.
Macular degeneration affects the macula, which is responsible for providing sharp, clear central vision. The disease causes the macula to deteriorate over time, leading to a gradual loss of central vision while peripheral vision remains intact. Early detection and treatment can help slow down its progression and preserve remaining vision.
There are two main types of macular degeneration:
While there is no cure for macular degeneration, early detection and treatment can help slow its progression. For wet macular degeneration, various treatments are available, including:
Trust the experienced team at Tennessee Eye Care to guide you through the process of understanding and managing macular degeneration. Schedule an appointment with us today and take the first step towards preserving your vision in the face of this progressive eye disease.
Each patient receives the best possible care for their specific needs because our team of eye care experts is highly trained and experienced.
A visit to the eye doctor can be a stressful experience for some, and we strive to make the process as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
We live here in East Tennessee and are dedicated to providing our neighbors with the highest level of eye care possible.