Age-related Macular Degeneration
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is age-related macular degeneration?
- Are there different forms of AMD?
- What is wet AMD?
- What is dry AMD?
- What are the stages of dry AMD?
- What are drusen?
- Do drusen cause vision loss in advanced dry AMD?
- The dry form of AMD has early and intermediate stages. Does the wet form have similar stages?
- Can advanced AMD be either the dry form or the wet form?
- Can the dry form turn into the wet form?
- What are the symptoms of wet AMD?
- What are the symptoms of dry AMD?
- Who is at risk for AMD?
- How is AMD detected?
- How is dry AMD treated?
- What is the AREDS formulation?
- What is the dosage of the AREDS formulation?
- Who should take the AREDS formulation?
- Can people with early stage AMD take the AREDS formulation to help prevent the disease from progressing to the intermediate stage?
- How is wet AMD treated?
- What can I do if I already have lost some vision from AMD?
- What research is being done?
- What can I do to protect my vision?
- Can my lifestyle make a difference?
- Where can I get more information?