Common signs
- Straight lines look wavy or bent
- A blurred or dark patch in the centre of your vision
- Faces and print are harder to see
How we treat it
Dry AMD is more common and changes slowly. In wet AMD, abnormal blood vessels leak under the macula, and vision can drop within weeks. Age, smoking and family history raise the risk.
Dr. Meera examines the macula after dilating drops and arranges a scan when needed. Wet AMD is treated with anti-VEGF injections into the eye, repeated over months. Dry AMD has no cure yet; regular checks catch a change to the wet type early.
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What to expect
Retina check
Bring old scans and injection records. The drops blur vision for a few hours.
Diagnosis
Dr. Meera explains whether you have dry or wet AMD.
Review
Wet AMD needs repeat injections. With dry AMD, check each eye at home: if straight lines look newly wavy, call us.
Common questions
Is sudden distortion or a dark patch urgent?
Yes. It can be wet AMD, which needs prompt treatment. Call us, or go to the nearest eye emergency service if we are closed.
Can AMD make me completely blind?
It affects central vision. Side vision usually remains, so most people can still get around on their own.
How many injections will I need?
It varies. Most people start with one about once a month, then have them at longer gaps.
Do eye vitamins help?
A specific formula (AREDS2) can slow AMD in some people with moderate or advanced disease. It does not prevent AMD. Ask Dr. Meera if it suits you.
More reading: National Eye Institute: age-related macular degeneration
Sudden loss of vision, a curtain over your sight, severe pain or an eye injury: get urgent eye care.