Age-related macular degeneration: diagnosis and management.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common form of macular degeneration 3 and is the term given to ageing changes in the eye without any other obvious cause. These 4 changes occur in the central area of the retina (macula). It is a painless eye condition that 5 generally leads to the gradual impairment of vision, but can sometimes cause a rapid 6 reduction in vision. AMD may be an incidental finding on a routine visit to the optometrist or 7 people may present with difficulty in performing daily activities such as driving, reading and 8 recognising faces.

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