Has your Ophthalmologist or Optometrist talked with you about Drusen? Drusen, German for “rock” or “pebble,” can be a sign of Macular Degeneration. These small fatty deposits under the Retina often have no symptoms, but represent a risk for some degree of vision loss in the future. People with more or lager Drusen are at higher risk for developing Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) than those with fewer or smaller Drusen. It’s not known whether Drusen causes AMD, or if they are just a sign that the Retina is not functioning properly. If you have been diagnosed with Drusen, be sure to see your High Country Macula Retinologist for regularly scheduled exams.
