Managing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Vision Loss

By Mark Gurarie
Updated on March 06, 2024
 Medically reviewed by Bryan M. Wolynski, OD

  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common form of vision loss in adults over age 55 in developed countries.1 It is a condition that worsens over time. AMD affects the part of the retina that processes what you see in front of you, known as the macula, and causes a gradual loss of central vision or acute vision loss.

AMD vision loss affects your functional vision, impacting activities of daily living like the ability to read, drive, or make out fine details in your central vision.

This article will help you understand AMD vision loss and provide strategies to manage the condition.

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