Age-related Macular Degeneration. A disease of the eye affecting the retina (see below). People with AMD lose their ability to see fine detail. There are two types of AMD, called 'wet' and 'dry' AMD. Photodynamic therapy (see below) is a treatment for wet AMD.
Acronym for age-related macular degeneration. A degeneration of the photoreceptors in the macula or central region of the retina. This area of the retina is responsible for central vision, for reading, seeing faces, and so on. Often associated with aging. See Age-related Macular Degeneration in Eye Care Encyclopedia.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration. An acquired retinal disorder characterized by degeneration in the central (macular) area of the retina. This is the leading cause of blindness in persons over age 65.
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Age-related Macular Degeneration: sclerosis of the macula due to hemorrhaging between Bruch's membrane and the pigment epithelium; occurs after the age of 40.
age-related macular degeneration. is a disease of the eye's retina that can cause loss of central vision and make it difficult to recognize faces, read, drive and perform other everyday activities. AMD appears in two forms: dry and wet.
Age-related macular degeneration. A form of macular degeneration seen in adults over 60 years of age, and affecting over 15 million people in the United States alone.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration. is a condition that causes a slow, progressive loss of central vision, color vision, and difficulty reading and recognizing faces. About 10 million older Americans show signs of macular degeneration, and about four million have lost a significant amount of their central vision.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration. An eye disease that results in a loss of central, "straight-ahead" vision. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.
Age-related macular degeneration. is a disease that progressively destroys the central portion of the retina, which is called the macula. AMD is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people aged 50 and over in the Western World. As many as 30-million people throughout the world are thought to suffer from the condition. There are two types of AMD - the wet type and the milder and more common dry type. Although the wet form of AMD accounts for just 10-15% of all cases of AMD, it is responsible for 90% of severe vision loss associated with the disease. Some research suggests that taking supplements of zinc and the antioxidants vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene may help to slow the progression of wet AMD.
Age related macular degeneration. See the Macular Degeneration FAQ ("What are the types of macular degeneration?").
Age-related Macular Degeneration. A condition that causes severe deterioration of vision and may ultimately cause blindness.
Advanced macular degeneration. AMD is a common source of vision loss among people older than age 60. Although AMD rarely results in blindness, people with AMD have difficulty driving, reading and performing other tasks because their vision becomes blurred.
Age-related Macular Degeneration (aka Senile Macular Degeneration)