AMD
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Plain-language definition
A progressive condition affecting the macula, the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50. Occurs in dry (atrophic) and wet (neovascular) forms.
Where this term comes up
“Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive disease of the retina that damages the macula, the small, central area responsible for sharp, detailed vision.”
Condition · Macular Degeneration (AMD)
“For wet AMD, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusions, and several other retina problems, the treatment can stabilize vision and sometimes improve it.”
Treatment · Anti-VEGF Injections (Intravitreal Injections)
“While small drusen are a normal part of aging, larger or more numerous drusen are the hallmark of early age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and may indicate an increased risk of vision loss.”
Finding · Drusen
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
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