What is AMD (age-related macular degeneration)?
AMD is a condition of the eye that affects the central retina, or macula, located in the back of the eye. There are two forms of AMD that cause the macula to degenerate, leading to various levels of vision loss. The ‘wet’ form of the disease can cause fluid and blood to leak onto the macula. In the ‘dry’ form of the disease, the macula breaks down without any leakage of fluid. Both forms can lead to end-stage AMD in which there is significant permanent central vision loss.
