Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in Americans over the age of 65. The cause of AMD it is thought to be related to multiple factors, and there is no cure for the disease. There are two basic types of AMD: dry and wet. Dry AMD is the most common type, accounting for 90% of all cases. Wet AMD accounts for 10% of cases and poses a higher risk of severe vision loss. There is no definitive treatment for dry AMD. For patients with wet AMD, several treatments are available.
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