Macular
Degeneration
Age related macular Degeneration (AMD or ARMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50. Dr. Khetpal diagnoses and treats this condition for patients all over Sherman, TX.
You may not realize you have macular degeneration in its early stages but you must be able to detect vision changes as early as they may start. Risk factors for developing this disease are the following:
- Smoking Cigarettes
- Obesity
- Family History
- High fat diet but low in omega 3, 6, vitamins, minerals, and carotenoids
No matter what stage of AMD, wet, or dry, the goal will be to maximize your visual potential. Treatment options include:
- Nutrional changes
- Lifestyle Changes
- Intravtireal Injection of anti VEGF medications (Bevacizumab/Avastin, Ranibizumab/Lucentis, Aflibercept/Eylea, Brolucizumab/Beovu, Faricimab-svoa/Vabysmo)
- Photodynamic Therapy
Contact Texoma Retina and Glaucoma at 903-337-0055 to schedule your exam at one of our office locations
Sherman is a city in Texas in Grayson county and is rapidly growing. With easy transportation anchored at the crossroads of US Highway 75 and US Highway 82, Sherman has attracted many major employers and also boasts the nearby Lake Texoma that guarantees a bountiful source of water. The future is bright in Sherman, TX.
