Can macular lesions of the fundus be cured?
Disease description:
For the past couple of days, I've felt as though there are dark shadows moving in my vision, and my eyes have been hurting badly. After a hospital examination, I was diagnosed with macular disease. I'm worried about going blind in the future. I want to know: can macular degeneration of the retina be cured?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Shuai
The treatment outcomes for macular lesions vary depending on individual differences and the type of lesion. Generally, treatments for macular lesions include supportive therapy, photodynamic therapy, laser photocoagulation, and surgical intervention.
1. Supportive therapy: Used for dry macular degeneration, this approach protects retinal cells by supplementing trace elements and vitamins.
2. Photodynamic therapy: Involves using low-energy laser to activate a photosensitizing agent, inducing regression of subretinal neovascular membranes. This method causes minimal trauma and selectively closes abnormal blood vessels.
3. Laser photocoagulation: Applicable in early stages of wet macular degeneration, it seals neovascular membranes to prevent lesion expansion.
4. Surgical treatment: Procedures such as vitrectomy are used to remove hemorrhage, excise diseased tissue, or perform macular translocation.
