Macular degeneration in Monterrey
One of the leading causes of vision loss after 50. With timely diagnosis and treatment, vision can be largely protected.
Evaluations in San Pedro Garza García (Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle), minutes from Monterrey.
What is macular degeneration?
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease of the macula, the central part of the retina that lets us read, drive and recognize faces.
Dr. Alan Treviño, ophthalmologist and retina specialist with subspecialty training in retina and vitreous, diagnoses and follows macular degeneration and provides treatment with intravitreal injections. Evaluations are at his office in San Pedro Garza García (Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle), just minutes from Monterrey.
How does a person with macular degeneration see?
Drag the line: on the left, normal vision; on the right, how it looks with macular degeneration.
Symptoms
Wavy lines
Straight lines look bent.
Central spot
Blurry or dark spot in the center of vision.
Difficulty reading
Or recognizing faces.
Less vivid colors
At home you can monitor your vision with an Amsler grid.
Dry and wet
Dry
Progresses slowly. It is monitored with regular exams to detect early if it turns into the wet form.
Wet
Abnormal vessels grow under the retina, leak fluid or blood and can damage vision quickly.
Who is at higher risk?
Age over 50
Smoking
Family history
High blood pressure and cholesterol
Diagnosis: retinal exam, retinal imaging (OCT) and, when needed, angiography.
How is it treated?
Intravitreal injections
Anti-VEGF medications that stop the growth of abnormal vessels and can improve vision. Learn more →
Monitoring and care
Regular exams, quitting smoking, a diet rich in leafy greens and, in some cases, specific vitamin supplements recommended by your ophthalmologist.
Why Dr. Alan Treviño?
As an ophthalmologist and retina specialist, Dr. Alan Treviño Herrera personally diagnoses and treats retinal diseases, from the evaluation and tests to treatment and follow-up. Consultations are available in English.
- Board-certified by the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology (No. 4209).
- Fellowship in Medical and Surgical Retina at LV Prasad Eye Institute (India).
- Fellowship in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases and Uveitis (APEC, UNAM).
- Clinical rotation in Cornea and Retina at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (University of Miami).
- Member of Mexico's National System of Researchers.
Frequently asked questions
Can macular degeneration be cured?
There is no definitive cure, but the wet form can be controlled with intravitreal injections, and many patients keep or improve their vision. The dry form is monitored to detect early if it turns into the wet form.
Will macular degeneration make me blind?
Macular degeneration affects central vision but almost never causes total blindness: side (peripheral) vision is preserved. With timely diagnosis and treatment, vision can be largely protected.
How many injections will I need?
It depends on how your retina responds. Treatment usually starts with a series of injections, which are then spaced out according to the OCT results at each visit.
Do vitamins help macular degeneration?
Certain vitamin and antioxidant formulas can help slow progression in some patients with intermediate or advanced dry AMD. They are not for everyone and do not replace treatment of the wet form; your ophthalmologist will tell you if they are right for you.
How much does macular degeneration treatment cost?
It depends on the type of macular degeneration, the medication used and the materials needed. At your visit we review your tests and give you a personalized quote. We also guide you if you have private health insurance.
Where does the retina specialist see patients in Monterrey and San Pedro?
Evaluations are at the Centro Interamericano de Alta Especialidad en Oftalmología, Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle, San Pedro Garza García, N.L. Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. On Fridays we see patients at Punto Visión in Sabinas Hidalgo.
We accept private health insurance
Coverage depends on your policy. We guide you and help with the paperwork.
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San Pedro Garza García: Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, 9 am to 2 pm.
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San Pedro Garza García
Centro Interamericano de Alta Especialidad en Oftalmología
Río de la Plata 113, Col. Del Valle,
66220 San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico.
Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am to 2 pm
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Punto Visión · Porfirio Díaz 507, Downtown,
65200 Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo León, Mexico.
Fridays, 9 am to 6 pm.
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