Age-related Macular Degeneration: an eye condition that affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. This condition may, in some cases, lead to vision loss.
Symptoms: Blurred or distorted central vision. Difficulty recognizing faces. Dark or blank spots in central vision.Trouble reading or seeing fine details.
Traditional correction: Medicine does not offer a cure, but various treatments can slow progression, including injections, and laser treatments.
Natural correction: Relaxation and the techniques inside this month’s lesson.
Since AMD belongs to the category of eye illnesses, medical consultation is highly recommended. Even when leveraging natural approaches (such as those described in this lesson) as the only remedy to the AMD, it is advised that a medical professional monitors the health of your eyes.
May your eyesight be boundless.
Irena
TOUCH OF ANATOMY
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Dry AMD (about 90% of all cases) presents itself gradually and is characterized by the thinning of the macula and the accumulation of drusen (tiny yellow deposits) behind the macula.
Wet AMD is less common, but often of acute character and may cause very rapid vision loss. It is characterized by abnormal blood vessel growth under the retina and the leakage of the blood or other fluids into the eye.
Desired cone density in various parts of the macula:
Foveal center: ~150,000–200,000 cones/mm²
Parafovea (0.5–1.5 mm from center): ~50,000–100,000 cones/mm²
Perifovea / macular border (about 2.5–3 mm from center): ~10,000–15,000 cones/mm² (rods density increases)
MANTRA FOR A HEALTHY MACULA
“My macula is completely healthy, equipped with strong pigments and supported by abundant blood circulation. The cones density across my macula is extremely high, well nourished and highly active, providing me with full, sharp, and radiant vision.”
Directions for using the mantra as part of your routine:
Repeat at least 5 times before beginning your practice. Best when said aloud, with your eyes closed, visualizing seeing far objects and feeling the joy of seeing them. Whatever “far objects” means for you is your choice. Remember that you are the master of your mind. You control the mind, which controls your brain, which then controls your body (per neuroscience and neuropsychology). Choose the way you want to see, then through your thoughts (by making clear, positive, non-negotiable statements about your desired future, but in the present tense) command your brain to help you while you take action in the form of your daily practice.
RESOURCES & LESSON
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Palming - choose from available meditations
Also refer to Part 2 “Relaxation” in most single technique focused lessons
Also refer to Part 3 “Eye Activation” in most single technique focused lessons
FOCUSED Q&A REPLAY
Look for the date and time of this Q&A in the HUB Calendar. Focused Q&A replay will be released 48-72 hours after the live event.
This month’s Q&A session will also include a head to toe relaxation session for the support of blood and energy flow within the body. This relaxation session will later become available to replay in the mindfulness section of the HUB.