Many seniors take blood thinners for various types of cardiovascular and
other vascular disease as a preventative measure for avoiding a heart attack or
stroke. This same senior population is also at greatest risk for age related
macular degeneration-including wet or hemorrhagic macular degeneration (AMD).
Thus, the question of whether taking anticoagulants might be increasing the
risk of and progression of AMD is important and reported on in a study
published in Ophthalmology. The results showed that taking anti-platelet or anticoagulant
medication was not significantly associated with macular hemorrhage and
increased AMD risk unless the patient also had hypertension.
If you or someone you know is taking blood thinners and
at risk for age related macular degeneration (AMD), please
call Baltimore Washington Eye Center at 800-495-3937, or visit Baltimore
Washington Eye Center, Google+ or facebook.com/baltimorewashingtoneyecenter.Baltimore Washington Eye Center is a leading eye care
practice with office locations at 200 Hospital Drive, Suite 600, Glen Burnie,
Maryland 21061, 2391 Brandermill Blvd., Suite 200, Gambrills, Maryland 21061
and Turf Valley Town Center, 11089 Resort Road, Suite 206, Ellicott City,
Maryland 21042, serving the greater Baltimore and Washington, D.C. area.