Overview
Definition
Degeneration of the macula, causing central vision loss.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Aging, smoking, genetics.
Clinical Symptoms
- Gradual (dry) or rapid (wet) loss of central vision
- distortion of straight lines.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Fundoscopy (Drusen)
- OCT
- Fluorescein angiography.
Management
- Anti-VEGF injections (for wet AMD)
- AREDS vitamins.
Complications
- Legal blindness.