Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is degenerative central retinal disease in the elderly, dry (non-neovascular, drusen/geographic atrophy) or wet (neovascular/CNV). Clinical: central blurred vision, metamorphopsia, drusen, and RPE changes on OCT/fundus. Treatment: dry - AREDS antioxidants, smoking cessation, UV protection, low-vision aids; wet - intravitreal anti-VEGF injections; Amsler-grid self-monitoring.

Common Symptoms

Central blurred vision/metamorphopsia; drusen/RPE changes; elderly; dry vs wet

Causes and Pathogenesis

Aging/oxidative/genetic factors cause drusen/RPE atrophy; wet form adds choroidal neovascularization.

Treatment

Dry - AREDS/lifestyle/low vision; wet - intravitreal anti-VEGF; Amsler monitoring

Preventive Measures

Smoking cessation; UV protection; AREDS; self-monitoring.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Ophthalmology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.