Learn more about how visual acuity relates to mCNV and how VEGF can affect your vision if left untreated.
In severe myopia, the eye becomes oval shaped.
Stress from this condition may damage the retina (the part of your eye that captures light)
In mCNV, stress on the layer between the retina and sclera (white part of the eye) may make unhealthy blood vessels form in the back of the eye.
These unhealthy blood vessels can cause irreversible vision damage
Your doctor can detect changes or problems in your vision with a visual acuity test. Visual acuity tests find the smallest letters you can see on a standard eye chart. Visual acuity is the sharpness of your vision.
In the healthy eye, a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor, or VEGF, helps grow new blood vessels.
In eyes with mCNV, there may be too much VEGF. This leads to the abnormal blood vessel growth that can cause vision problems
This video is meant to show you a range of symptoms you may experience. Symptoms can vary depending on the severity level of the disease and will be unique for each person. If you experience any problems with vision, contact your Retina Specialist right away.
mCNV is a progressive disease. This means that it usually gets worse, but it can be treated.
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