{"id":621,"date":"2026-01-27T17:55:56","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:55:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/?page_id=621"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:54:28","slug":"age-related-macular-degeneration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/patient-journey\/age-related-macular-degeneration\/","title":{"rendered":"Age related macular degeneration"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
#<\/span><\/span><\/div>

Patient Journey<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Age Related Macular Degeneration<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

What is age related macular degeneration<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

AMD occurs when the macula
deteriorates, causing vision loss and distortion. There are two types:<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Dry AMD:<\/strong> Gradual deterioration of the macula.<\/li>\n
  2. Wet AMD:<\/strong> Abnormal blood vessel growth under the macula<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
    \n
    \n

    Causes and Risk Factors<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

    AMD is associated with:<\/p>\n

      \n
    • Age (more common in people over 50)<\/li>\n
    • Family history<\/li>\n
    • Smoking<\/li>\n
    • High blood pressure<\/li>\n
    • High cholesterol<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
      \n
      <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
      \n
      \n

      Indications and Symptoms<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

      Symptoms of AMD may include:<\/p>\n

       <\/p>\n

        \n
      • Blurred vision<\/li>\n
      • Distorted vision (straight lines appear wavy)<\/li>\n
      • Blind spots<\/li>\n
      • Difficulty reading or recognizing faces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
        \n
        \n

        Screening and Timing<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

        The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends:<\/p>\n

         <\/p>\n

          \n
        • Comprehensive eye exams every 2 - 4 years for people over 40<\/li>\n
        • Annual exams for people over 55 or with a family history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
          \n
          \n

          Screening Technique <\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

          A comprehensive eye exam includes:<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

            \n
          1. Visual acuity test<\/li>\n
          2. Dilated eye exam (where your pupils are widened with eye drops)<\/li>\n
          3. Retinal imaging (photographs of the retina)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
            \n
            <\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
            \n
            \n

            Treatment Option<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

            While there's no cure, treatment can slow disease progression:<\/p>\n

              \n
            1. Vitamins and supplements: Certain nutrients may slow dry AMD progression.<\/li>\n
            2. Anti - vascular endothelial growth factor (anti - VEGF) injections: Medications that help stop abnormal blood vessel growth in wet AMD.<\/li>\n
            3. Laser treatment: To destroy abnormal blood vessels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

               <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

              \n
              \n

              Good News<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

              While AMD can cause vision loss, many people can adapt and maintain their independence. With regular eye exams and proper treatment, you can slow disease progression and protect your vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

              \n
              \n

              What Can You do?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                \n
              1. Schedule regular eye exams<\/li>\n
              2. Eat a balanced diet rich in omega - 3s and leafy greens<\/li>\n
              3. Quit smoking and manage your blood pressure and cholesterol<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                By staying proactive and working with your healthcare team, you can reduce the risk of complications and maintain your vision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

                \n
                \n

                Sources<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                  \n
                • American Academy of
                  Ophthalmology. (2022). Age
                  - Related Macular Degeneration.<\/li>\n
                • National Eye Institute. (2022). Age - Related Macular Degeneration.<\/li>\n
                • Royal College of
                  Ophthalmologists. (2020). Age - Related Macular Degeneration: Guidelines for Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":142,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-621","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/621","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=621"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/621\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1184,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/621\/revisions\/1184"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/142"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=621"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eyeconicv.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=621"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}