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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss among adults over age 55 living in developed countries. It is caused by the breakdown of the macula, the central part of the retina ...
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Symptoms
AMD causes no pain. In some cases, AMD advances so slowly that affected individuals may not notice much change in the...
Causes
A variety of tests is used to diagnose AMD. The visual acuity test measures the smallest letters an individual can re...
Tests
A variety of tests is used to diagnose AMD. The visual acuity test measures the smallest letters an individual can re...
Complications
Most individuals with mild dry macular degeneration will never develop disabling central vision loss. However, there ...
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