Macular Degeneration Huntsville, AL "Dr. Talalight saved my vision in both eyes." -VZW, 5-Star Google Review
- A Range of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Management Solutions
- Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews
- Friendly Treatment
- Known for Treating Complex Cases
The Amsler Grid
A Basic Test That Can Reveal AMD
If you see anything other than a grid of perfectly straight lines above, we recommend you schedule a consultation with us as soon as possible. We will conduct a series of tests, including a dilated eye exam, fluorescein angiography (the use of dye to detect abnormal blood vessels), and digital imaging of your macula and entire retina to detect any issues.
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Whether you have received an AMD diagnosis or have been experiencing changes such as a loss of central vision, it's important to consult a retina specialist as soon as possible. Dr. Talalight and the team of board-certified ophthalmologists at Maynor & Mitchell are here to provide the advanced care you need to maintain your ocular health.
If you are over 40, you should be undergoing an eye exam every two to four years. More frequent exams become necessary as we age. If you are not currently undergoing regular eye exams, or if you are overdue for an exam, we are here to be your partner in excellent ocular health for life. To schedule your exam, please send us a message or call:
“Excellent care. Great team.” Patients Throughout Alabama Recommend Us
Haley nicole
Huntsville, AL
2024
These are true professionals! The customer service is excellent and the care you receive is top tier. I appreciate the level of compassion we received while visiting Maynor & Mitchel Eye Center. I would recommend them to anyone!
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Huntsville, AL
2024
Excellent care. My health concerns have been minimized through our engagements. Great team here and clean facility.
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“My goal is to develop an individual treatment plan for all of my patients in managing their complex eye conditions.”
Dr. Talalight is a board-certified ophthalmologist; macular degeneration is one of his specialties. Dr. Talalight earned his MD from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. During that time, he was awarded the Charles Selah Award for excellence in surgery. Ophthalmology residency training at UAB and a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Retina Specialists of Alabama and Helen Keller Foundation in Birmingham followed. Alongside his work at Maynor & Mitchell, he trains ophthalmology residents at UAB.
Managing AMD We Provide Three Fundamental Types of Management
Age-related macular degeneration is a chronic condition. It cannot be cured, and any vision loss that has resulted from it cannot be restored. However, with early detection, it can be managed in order to help sufferers maintain their best possible vision for life. During a visit to Manor & Mitchell Eye Center, we will conduct an exam to determine which solution or combination of solutions is best for you:
Vitamin Supplements
A combination of vitamins and minerals has been shown to slow the progression of dry AMD. Supplements commonly prescribed contain Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Lutein, Zinc, Copper, and Zeaxanthin.
Anti-VEGF Injections
Wet AMD can be controlled with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections. VEGF is a protein that produces new blood vessels, which can eventually leak and cause wet AMD to become worse. Dr. Talalight can administer local anesthesia before injecting anti-VEGF into the vitreous (the gel-like substance behind the lens of the eye). In some cases, this medication is also found to improve vision.
Laser Treatment
Wet AMD can be managed with two laser treatments: photodynamic therapy (PDT) and laser photocoagulation. Both treatments are a means of controlling problematic blood vessels. PDT involves a combination of light-sensitive drug injections and a laser to eliminate excess blood vessels. Photocoagulation involves sealing and destroying leaking blood vessels.
Early Detection Matters
One key factor that makes AMD such a danger to your vision is the fact that symptoms don't typically present until some vision loss has occurred. In other words, you may have no idea that you are in the early stages of AMD. The simplest and most effective defense against vision loss related to AMD—and many other serious eye conditions, like glaucoma—is to undergo regular eye exams.
At our offices, headquartered in Huntsville, macular degeneration can be detected in a detailed two-hour eye exam. We will carefully screen your vision and your eyes to detect any signs of AMD or other ocular disease. We can then provide the timely care you need to preserve your vision and maintain outstanding ocular health.
