WET AMD
What is WET AMD?
A small oval spot on the retina (tissue on the back of the eye) called the macula is responsible for sharp, central vision. The macula can be damaged by a condition called age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which is one of the leading causes of vision loss in people over the age of 50. Wet age-related macular degeneration is a less common, but more severe form of age-related macular degeneration. Wet AMD is caused by neovascularization (development of abnormal blood vessels) beneath the retina. These vessels are usually fragile and leak fluid and blood, leading to the swelling and damage of the macula. The damage is often rapid and may cause severe vision loss in a short time.
Symptoms of WET AMD
WET AMD affects the centre of your vision field. Symptoms may include:
- Distorted vision
- A decrease in central vision
- A blind spot in the visual field.
Symptoms are usually abrupt in onset and progress rapidly. Smokers, Caucasians, and people with a family history of ARMD are at a greater risk of wet AMD.
Depending on your presentation, your doctor may recommend certain tests to diagnose wet AMD. Early detection may help reduce your vision problems and improve your vision.
Related Topics:
- Uveitis and Ocular Inflammation
- Dry Eyes
- Lid Cysts
- Blepharitis
- Glaucoma
- Retinal Tear
- Cataract
- Diabetic Macular Oedema
- Retinal Vein Occlusion
- Macular Oedema
- Cystoid Macular Oedema
- Central Serous Retinopathy
- Vision Disorders
- Watery Eye
- Tear Duct Obstruction
- Vein Occlusion
- Chalazion
- Vein Occlusion Macular Oedema
- Allergic Disorders of the Eye
- Blurred Vision
- Distortion of Central Vision
- Ocular Ischemic Syndrome
- Optic Neuropathy
- Posterior Uveitis
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
- Temporal Arteritis
- WET AMD
- Traumatic Iritis
- Acute/ Chronic/Recurrent Iridocyclitis
- Am I at Risk of Glaucoma?
- Epiretinal Membrane
- Open and Closed Iridocorneal Angles
- Pars Planitis/Intermediate Uveitis
- Retinal Detachment
- Subconjunctival Haemorrhage
