What Is Age Related
Macular Degeneration?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Is a common eye disease that causes loss of vision.
It usually affects persons over 50. With AMD the
Macula (the part of the eye that controls vision)
breaks down.

Causes of AMD

The exact causes of AMD are not known.
Certain factors may increase the likelihood that a
Person will develop AMD.
These factors are:
Smoking
Farsightedness
High blood pressure
Obesity
Family history

Signs and Symtoms

One or both eyes can be affected. Loss of sharp
Central vision is often first noticed.
Other vision problems include:
Blurry images
Faded color vision
Dark spots in the center of images
Distorted lines and edges

Your Eye Exam

Light enters the eye through the pupil, the opening at
the front of the eye. Light travels to the back of the
Eye where the retina changes the light into signals.
These signals are processed by the brain into images
that you see.

Treatment for AMD:

The following medication is used to treat macular degeneration. Please consult with your physician to find out which medication is best for you.

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