Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age Related Macular Degeneration
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of visual loss worldwide, and typically affects individuals 55 years of age or older. The disease affects the central part of the retina, called the macula. The macula is responsible for crisp, clear and colorful, central vision and enables reading, driving, sewing, and other tasks that require fine detail.
- Vision loss typically occurs gradually and can affect both eyes at different rates. Even though macular degeneration can cause visual impairment, the disease usually does not cause peripheral (side) vision loss or lead to total blindness.
Dry ARMD Symptoms include:
- You need brighter light than normal when reading
- Text appears blurry
- Colours appear less vibrant
- You have difficulty recognising people's faces
- Your vision seems hazy or less well defined
Wet ARMD Symptoms include:
- Visual distortions – for example, straight lines may appear wavy or crooked
- Blind spots – these usually appear in the middle of your visual field and become larger the longer they're left untreated