What is macular drusen?
Macular drusen are whitish or yellowish deposits in a layer of the retina that can interfere with vision. They are often a precursor to macular degeneration. There are both hard and soft drusen; the hard type often occurs in aging eyes and the soft type impacts vision more.
How do members experience macular drusen?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with macular drusen*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for macular drusen*
Who has macular drusen on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 4 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 10 |