Age-related macular degeneration
OcuPlan helps patients living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) to preserve their vision for a fixed monthly fee.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. While there is no cure yet, there are things you can do to slow the progression of the disease and minimise the risk of sight loss.
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects approximately 700,000 people in the UK, meaning Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK. Most of those affected are over the age of 50 but it can happen earlier in life.
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Some opticians have equipment in order to photograph the back of your eye and detect signs of early macular degeneration - these machines are called optical coherence tomography scans (OCT scans) which will take a cross section image of your retina. These tests may incur a charge but they are important to monitor your eye health.
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Dry age-related macular degeneration is where, over the years, the cells slowly deteriorate as the retinal cells die off and are not renewed and impact the central vision. While the condition is called ‘dry’, this does not mean dry eyes, it is to differentiate between wet AMD.
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OcuPlan was created to provide affordable and accessible care to the many patients in the UK who require monitoring for age-related macular degeneration.
Regular in-person appointments with your local ophthalmologist, who can offer personalised advice on the things you can do to slow the progression of AMD.
Many patients living with dry AMD worry about it developing into wet AMD. If you notice a sudden change in your vision, we arrange an emergency appointment so a consultant ophthalmologist can assess your condition.
Timely monitoring for long-term eye conditions is crucial in preserving your vision. With OcuPlan you won't experience any delays or cancellations.
Why OcuPlan
OcuPlan was created to provide affordable and accessible care to millions of patients in the UK who need monitoring for their long-term eye conditions in order to minimise the risk of sight loss.
The highest quality clinical care through face to face appointments with consultant ophthalmologists, using the latest technology to monitor your eye health.
Timely monitoring is crucial in preserving your vision; without it, deterioration can go undetected. With OcuPlan you won't experience delays or cancellations.
You always see the same consultant ophthalmologist, who knows you and your medical history and can spot changes often before they affect your sight.
Tests and scans are done at your local optician, and consultant appointments at your chosen consultant's clinic, all at a time to suit you.
Patients save up to 50% compared to traditional private eye care. You pay a fixed monthly fee, which depends on your choice of consultant and optician.
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