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2. Macular degeneration - Wikipedia

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   The incidence of age-related macular degeneration and its associated features increases with age and is low in people <55 years of age. [101] Smoking is the strongest modifiable risk factor. [102] As of 2008, age-related macular degeneration accounts for more than 54% of all vision loss in the white population in the US. [103]

3. Geographic atrophy - Wikipedia

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   Geographic atrophy (GA), also known as atrophic age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or advanced dry AMD, is an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration that can result in the progressive and irreversible loss of retinal tissue (photoreceptors, retinal pigment epithelium, choriocapillaris) which can lead to a loss of visual function over time.

4. Maculopathy - Wikipedia

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   Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a degenerative maculopathy associated with progressive sight loss. It is characterised by changes in pigmentation in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium, the appearance of drusen on the retina of the eye and choroidal neovascularization. AMD has two forms; 'dry' or atrophic/non-exudative AMD, and 'wet' or ...

5. Dry macular degeneration takes longer to develop, but some ...

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   In dry macular degeneration, the concern is when deposits called drusen start getting out of control. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...

6. Daily Supplements May Slow ‘Dry’ Form of Age-Related Macular ...

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   A formulation of over-the-counter antioxidant supplements may help prevent the progression of dry age-related macular degeneration, a new study finds.

7. Amsler grid - Wikipedia

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   An Amsler grid, artist's conception, as it might be viewed by a person with age related macular degeneration. Amsler grid can be used in detecting central visual field defects in following conditions: Age-related macular degeneration: The grid will help detecting the progression of AMD from dry form to wet form. [5]