Condition
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.
Video Overview
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD / Macular Degeneration)
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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