What are drusen deposits?
Drusen are small yellowish deposits of material that accumulate within the deep retinal layers with time.They are visible to the ophthalmologist when he or she examines your retina.Drusen waste deposits typically develop with the aging process, and they almost always precede the development of more severe forms of AMD.It is widely recognized that patients with numerous and prominent drusen are at a significantly higher risk for developing visual symptoms from AMD.
