Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD / Macular Degeneration)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) happens when the macula (the center part of the retina that handles sharp, detailed vision) breaks down over time. aMD is a condition where the macula (the center part of the retina) breaks down. This causes blurry vision in the center of your sight, especially in older adults.
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD / Macular Degeneration)
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Symptoms
- Blurry or wavy vision in the center
- Dark spots in the center of vision
- Difficulty recognizing faces
- Need brighter light for reading
- Difficulty reading or doing fine work
- Vision loss can progress slowly or quickly
Causes
- Getting older (most common cause)
- Family history of AMD
- Smoking damages the macula
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Too much sun exposure over lifetime
Treatments
- Vitamins and minerals (AREDS formula)
- Laser therapy to slow progression
- Anti-VEGF injections into the eye
- Photodynamic therapy
- Low vision aids to help reading
- Regular eye exams to monitor
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