母亲节最好的礼物：没有老年黄斑变性的清晰世界

　　A simple eye test can prevent blindness一个简单的眼部检查可以预防失明

　　The leading cause of blindness in people over 50 years of age is age related macular degeneration, also known as AMD. The macula is the part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. Macula lutea is the spot responsible for the sharpest vision, also called yellow spot.

　　50岁以上人群失明的主要原因是与年龄相关的黄斑变性，也称为AMD。黄斑是视网膜的一部分，负责清晰的视力。黄斑是视网膜上视觉最敏锐的部分

　　The main causes of vision loss in macular degeneration is the development of new blood wessels in the retina which may cause lose of vision or blindness. An early diagnosis and treatment of macular degeneration is extremely important to prevent the loss of vision. The earlier the macular degeneration is diagnosed and treated, the better the result after the treatment of the patients. For patients suffering from macular degeneration, treatments with special drugs can improve vision and even prevent blindness.

　　黄斑变性视力丧失的主要原因是视网膜血管的变化，可能导致视力丧失或失明。黄斑变性的早期诊断和治疗对于防止视力丧失极为重要。

　　黄斑变性的诊断和治疗越早，治疗后的效果越好。对于患有黄斑变性的患者，特殊药物的治疗可以改善视力，甚至可以预防失明。

　　First signs of AMD黄斑变性的初步迹象

　　Distorted vision is a first, very serious sign of a possible macular degeneration. A fast treatment is necessary, because occurred visual losses are difficult to repair and the visual deterioration must be stopped.

　　视力失真是可能发生黄斑变性的第一个非常严重的征兆。必须进行快速治疗，因为发生的视力丧失难以修复，所以必须阻止视力的下降。

　　The Amsler grid test阿姆斯勒网格测试

　　To find out if your mum (or dad, grandparents, friends and family members) suffers from macular degeneration, you can do a simple test at home in front of the computer or a smartphone using the Amsler grid.

　　要确定您的妈妈(或爸爸，祖父母，朋友和家人)是否患有黄斑变性，您可以使用阿姆斯勒网格在家中电脑或智能手机前进行简单测试。

　　The Amsler grid test is an easy way to detect macular degeneration at an early stage. A person with normal, healthy vision will see all straight lines. A person with AMD will see lines that are wavy and distorted. If they see distortions, dark or blurred areas, boxes of different sizes, or bent or distorted lines, please contact us.

　　阿姆斯勒网格测试是在早期阶段检测黄斑变性的简便方法。视力正常，健康的人会看到所有直线。患有AMD的人将看到波浪状且扭曲的线条。如果他们看到扭曲，黑暗或模糊的区域，大小不同的盒子，或弯曲或扭曲的线条，请与我们联系。

　　We recommend using the Amsler grid - a simple method for detecting early AMD. Show your parents or grandparents this test today and allow them to live a life without vision loss.

　　我们建议使用阿姆斯勒网格——一种检测早期黄斑变性的简单方法。今天向您的父母或祖父母展示此测试，让他们过上没有视力丧失的生活吧。