Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible severe vision loss. The occurrence of this degeneration increases with age.
The two main AMD types are:
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Atrophic(non-exudative - dry type), which develops slowly and accounts for 90% of cases of patients with AMD.
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Exudative
Symptoms:
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Deformation of the central vision
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Blurry vision
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Scotomas (small areas where loss of vision occurs)
Diagnosis:
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Testing of visual acuity
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Amsler table testing
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Slit lampt examination
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Mydriatic fundus examination
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Fluorescein angiography
Treatment:
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Anti-VGF injections
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Laser photocoagulation at paramacular membranes
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Surgical dislocation of extensive submacular hemorrhage