Best Age-related Macular Degeneration In Thane

• Dry (nonexudative or anatrophic): All age-related macular degeneration (AMD) begins as dry or dry-form. The majority of patients suffering from AMD only have dry AMD. Central vision loss happens in the course of time and is completely painless however, most sufferers retain enough vision to be able to read and drive. The central blind spot (scotomas) typically develop late in the process and be severe at times. The signs are typically bilateral.

• Wet (exudative or Neovascular): Wet AMD is seen in around 15% of patients. Rapid loss of vision, typically lasting from days to weeks is the most common symptom of wet AMD. The first sign is usually visual distortions, like the central dark spot (scotoma) or curving lines (metamorphopsia). Color vision and peripheral vision are usually unaffected, however, the patient could develop legally blind ( 20/200 visual) in the eye affected especially when AMD cannot be treated. Wet AMD typically affects only the affected eye in a single given time so the signs of wet AMD tend to be unilateral.

While less than 15% people suffering from AMD are affected by the wet form however, the majority of the loss of vision due to AMD result from wet AMD.