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  1. Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

    Feb 14, 2023 · Macular degeneration is primarily an age-related retinal condition. There are two types of macular degeneration — wet and dry. You may lose central vision, but you aren’t likely to lose all of …

  2. Macular degeneration - Wikipedia

    Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD), is a medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field. [1]

  3. Dry macular degeneration - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Dec 6, 2024 · Dry macular degeneration is an eye condition that causes blurred vision or reduced central vision. It is caused by the breakdown of a part of the retina known as the macula (MAK-u …

  4. Understanding Macular Degeneration - American Academy of …

    Nov 25, 2025 · This grid helps detect changes like wavy, missing, or distorted lines, which are early signs of macular changes. Checking each eye separately and reporting new distortions to your eye …

  5. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) - WebMD

    Sep 11, 2024 · Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that may get worse over time. It’s the leading cause of serious, permanent vision loss in people older than 50.

  6. Macular Edema - National Eye Institute

    Aug 6, 2025 · Macular edema is the buildup of fluid in the macula, an area at the back of the eye. This fluid causes the macula to swell and thicken, which distorts vision. Learn about the causes and …

  7. What is the macula? Why is it important? - Macular Society

    It’s a round, yellow spot that has a slight oval shape and is only about 5mm across, but is responsible for our central vision, most of our colour vision and the fine detail of what we see. A healthy macula is …

  8. Macular Degeneration Symptoms, Causes and Treatment - Scripps …

    Aug 25, 2025 · Learn about macular degeneration symptoms, age-related risk factors and treatment options to help protect and preserve your vision.

  9. What is Macular Degeneration? - AMDF

    Macular Degeneration, also known as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in adults over 60, affecting nearly 20 million Americans.

  10. Macular degeneration - Harvard Health

    Nov 20, 2024 · Macular degeneration is a common cause of vision problems among older people. Macular degeneration is also called age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. AMD damages the …