Age Related Macular Degeneration AMD
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition causing vision loss in people aged 50 and older. It involves the degeneration of the macula, the center region of the retina, and comes in two forms: wet and dry.
Impact of Gene Variants
The exact cause of AMD is unknown, but factors such as age, family history, race, smoking, and high blood pressure are known to influence its development.
Ways to Recognize Problems
Early stages of AMD are often symptomless, but progression can lead to symptoms like wavy or blurred vision, visual distortion, and loss of central vision.
Ways to Improve
While there is no cure for AMD, treatments aim to slow its progression and prevent vision loss. These include medications, laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, and maintaining a healthy diet.
Did you know
AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50.In 2019, approximately 19.8 million adults in the U.S. older than 40 years had age-related macular degeneration.
