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:

• Atrophic(non-exudative - dry type), which develops slowly and accounts for 90% of cases of patients with AMD.

• Exudative

Symptoms:

• Deformation of the central vision

• Blurry vision

• Scotomas (small areas where loss of vision occurs)

Diagnosis:

• Testing of visual acuity

• Amsler table testing

• Slit lampt examination

• Mydriatic fundus examination

• Fluorescein angiography

Treatment:

• Anti-VGF injections

• Laser photocoagulation at paramacular membranes

• Surgical dislocation of extensive submacular hemorrhage