Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Overview

AMD is retinal degeneration in macula, dry (drusen) or wet (neovascular), leading to central vision loss.

Symptoms

• •Central blur
• •Distorted lines
• •Dark spots
• •Color change

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Amsler grid
• ✓OCT
• ✓Fundus autofluorescence
• ✓Angiography (wet)

Treatments

• →AREDS2 vitamins (dry)
• →Anti-VEGF (ranibizumab)
• →Photodynamic therapy

Risk Factors