Age Related Macula Degeneration
2. What will happen to my sight?
Dry ARMD
Usually associated with a slow, gradual loss of vision, Dry ARMD
causes the development of a blank area in the central vision zone.
As time passes there is usually a loss of detailed colour vision
manifested in an inability to read small print or make out details
on faces.
Dry ARMD does not lead to total vision loss and peripheral
vision is usually not affected. It is not unusual for the Dry form
of ARMD to lead onto the wet form over time.
Wet ARMD
Usually associated with a rapid and generally severe loss of vision,
primarily affecting the central vision zone. Whilst total vision
loss is rare, the effects caused by Wet ARMD are more distinct and
may involve reduced vision and distortion.
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