What Is Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

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This patient video describes what happens when a patient has wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wet AMD initially begins as dry AMD, which occurs when the macula gets thinner and drusen builds up in the retina. Blood vessels can then grow under the macula and leak, leading to distorted vision, blurred vision, or central vision loss.

Posted: 10/15/2024

What Is Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

This patient video describes what happens when a patient has wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Wet AMD initially begins as dry AMD, which occurs when the macula gets thinner and drusen builds up in the retina. Blood vessels can then grow under the macula and leak, leading to distorted vision, blurred vision, or central vision loss.

Posted: 10/15/2024

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