Age-Related Macular Degeneration
AMD is the leading cause of central vision loss after 60; treatments exist for the wet form.
Healthlife Editorial Team
Medical writers
Distorted lines on the Amsler grid or central scotoma should prompt urgent ophthalmology review.
Prevention
Stop smoking, Mediterranean diet, AREDS2 supplements in intermediate disease.
Wet AMD requires urgent anti-VEGF injections to preserve vision.
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