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My Opthalmologist Recently Diagnosed Me With Dry Macular Degeneration .
Question: My opthalmologist recently diagnosed me with dry macular degeneration. He referred me to another opthalmologist who uses
My opthalmologist recently diagnosed me with dry macular degeneration. He referred me to another opthalmologist who uses
Brief Answer:
Detailed investigation required.
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This has been a correct approach by your ophthalmologist as these problems are to be managed by specially trained ophthalmologist.They need to do optical coherence tomography and flourocine fundus angiography.These tests give us an idea about exact status of the problem and are helpful in determining efficacy of treatment.
OCT being a non invasive test is to be routinely used for follow up.
Follow the instruction of your doctor as you appear to be be under good medical care.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Detailed investigation required.
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This has been a correct approach by your ophthalmologist as these problems are to be managed by specially trained ophthalmologist.They need to do optical coherence tomography and flourocine fundus angiography.These tests give us an idea about exact status of the problem and are helpful in determining efficacy of treatment.
OCT being a non invasive test is to be routinely used for follow up.
Follow the instruction of your doctor as you appear to be be under good medical care.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Detailed investigation required.
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This has been a correct approach by your ophthalmologist as these problems are to be managed by specially trained ophthalmologist.They need to do optical coherence tomography and flourocine fundus angiography.These tests give us an idea about exact status of the problem and are helpful in determining efficacy of treatment.
OCT being a non invasive test is to be routinely used for follow up.
Follow the instruction of your doctor as you appear to be be under good medical care.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
Detailed investigation required.
Detailed Answer:
My dear,
Thanks for sending your query to us.
This has been a correct approach by your ophthalmologist as these problems are to be managed by specially trained ophthalmologist.They need to do optical coherence tomography and flourocine fundus angiography.These tests give us an idea about exact status of the problem and are helpful in determining efficacy of treatment.
OCT being a non invasive test is to be routinely used for follow up.
Follow the instruction of your doctor as you appear to be be under good medical care.
Do get back to me in case of any further query in this regard.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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