Macular Degeneration
An incurable eye disease and the leading cause of blindness in the United States.
What you need to know about macular degeneration.
Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It affects more Americans than cataracts and glaucoma combined and progressively destroys central vision — the vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces.
The Social Security Administration evaluates macular degeneration under the special senses listings, based on visual acuity in the better eye, visual field measurements, and overall visual efficiency.
We help clients gather ophthalmology records, OCT imaging, and treating-source statements to document the severity and progression of vision loss.
Common symptoms and findings.
- Loss of central vision
- Distorted or wavy vision
- Difficulty reading or recognizing faces
- Reduced color perception
- A blurred or blank spot in the center of vision
- Need for high-intensity light
- Difficulty adapting to low light
- Inability to drive
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Herren Law does not charge a fee for a consultation, and we work on a contingency basis — you do not owe us anything unless you receive benefits.
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