Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is degenerative disease of the macula causing central vision loss, classified as dry (atrophic/drusen) or wet (neovascular/exudative). It is the leading cause of blindness in the elderly in developed countries. Clinical: central blurred vision, metamorphopsia, drusen, and RPE changes on fundus/OCT. Treatment: dry - AREDS antioxidants, smoking cessation, low-vision aids; wet - intravitreal anti-VEGF; Amsler self-monitoring.

Common Symptoms

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

Causes and Pathogenesis

Aging/oxidative stress causes drusen/RPE degeneration; wet form adds CNV leakage/bleeding.

Treatment

Dry - AREDS antioxidants/smoking cessation/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.