Avoiding Prolonged Exposure to Bright Lights
One way you can potentially treat macular degeneration and slow its progress is to avoid prolonged exposure to any bright lights. There is such a thing as photodynamic therapy, where a strong light source is used to eliminate the blood vessels that could potentially cause wet macular degeneration. However, bright lights generally do not affect abnormal blood vessels and could cause wet macular degeneration to progress more quickly. Protecting your eyes is crucial, so it’s a good idea to wear sunglasses and other protective eyewear when heading outside. You’ll also want to protect your eyes from blue light, which is often considered one of the causes of macular degeneration.
The more you can protect yourself from prolonged exposure to bright lights, the easier it gets to manage your symptoms. In addition, such behavior can help prevent your symptoms from worsening, allowing you to reverse some of the effects of macular degeneration with other types of treatment. For example, anti-VEGF medication can deal with the eyes’ blood vessels, but you’ll have to keep your eyes protected during recovery, similar to photodynamic therapy.
