Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration

Overview

Wet Age Related Macular Degeneration is also known as neovascular or exudative type of macular degeneration where new abnormal blood vessels grow and leaks below the center part of the retina. It can cause irreversible vision loss.

Signs and Symptoms

Hazy vision, Reduced central vision, Decreased colour intensity in vision, Blurring of vision, Vision loss

Common Causes

Unknown

Risk Factors

Age more than 50 years, Family history, Smoking, High blood pressure, Diet, Alcohol, Obesity, Heart disease, Previous eye operations such as cataract operation

Investigation Techniques

Ophthalmoscopy examination, Visual field test, Colour blindness test, Optical coherence tomography, Fluorescein angiography

Treatment and Prevention

Anti-angiogenic drug, Photodynamic therapy, Photocoagulation, Vitamin supplements, Visual aids, Routine eye examinations

Authorship

Written By

Dr Sri Viknarajan

MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Information Updated on : Fri Feb 14 2020 06:42:07 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

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