HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY FOR MACULAR DEGENERATION
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) combined with other therapies, such as laser and/or nutritional supplements, offers hope for patients suffering from macular degeneration.
Most causes of macular degeneration are the dry form, characterized by the accumulation of small, yellow waste deposits from the photoreceptors in the macula. The layers of the epithelial cells under the macula are unable to remove waste efficiently due to a reduction in blood circulation (and its oxygen and nutrients) to the area. Both the buildup of waste and the lack of oxygen can injure the photoreceptors and lead to their degeneration. “Wet” macular degeneration is caused by fluid leaking from the fragile capillaries.
Lack of oxygen to the macula is a primary cause of both types of disease. In addition, both types of macular degeneration can be improved by restoration of the oxygen supply, thereby improving the health of the photoreceptors and small blood vessels in the retina. The treatments are safe and, in most cases, provide long lasting improvements in vision.
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