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drusen concern

drusen concern

Dr hagan,

I recalled the other day that my ophthalmologist has mentioned a drusen in my right eye at my last two exams. I wasn't really aware at the time that it can be a precursor to amd. I asked him what it was, and he said "not macular degeneration, just a spot from cellular irritation, or a deposit" or something along those lines. Assuming it was a hard drusen, what is the link between hard drusen and amd?  What percentage of patients 36 years old would have a drusen spot? How common is it? I am 36, exercise regularly, no family history, and I don't smoke.  Any thoughts on this? Thanks
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Generally only "soft" drusen are associated with ARMD, optic nerve drusen and "hard" drusen are not.  Google IMAGES these terms to see what they look like.
JCH MD
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