Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

What is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition where the central part of the retina, or the macula, deteriorates due to wear and tear over time. It is a non-curable condition that causes loss of central vision and requires long-term treatment and management to help maintain quality of life. Although AMD does not lead to total blindness, it can severely limit vision quality. It tends to get worse over time and is considered as an age-related condition. Macular degeneration can be wet macular degeneration or dry macular degeneration.


What are the symptoms of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)?

  • Blurriness
  • Changes in colour perception
  • Distortion of straight lines in field of vision
  • Vision loss
     

How is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) diagnosed?

Coronary Angiography Test
A coronary angiography is done to detect the presence of  leaking blood vessels.


Eye Examination
Your doctor dilates your pupils with eye drops to study the retina for signs of disease and to determine if there is optic nerve damage.
 

Tomography Test
Your doctor administers numbing eye drops before this test to measure the pressure inside the eye. 

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