Age-related macular degeneration

Despite medical advances, there is currently no cure for AMD.Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that results from the aging of the central area of the retina, known as the macula. It leads to progressive loss of central vision in people over 50. Over time, central vision deteriorates, and a "scotoma" - a black spot - appears in the visual field, projecting onto the object being viewed. Like a camera with damaged film, the center of the visual field becomes blurred, and all details are lost. Precise vision, essential for activities such as reading, driving and recognizing faces, quickly becomes difficult, if not impossible.

Symptoms: progressive decline in ability to see objects clearly, reduced contrast, difficulty adapting to sudden changes in light, difficulty reading, distortion of images and lines, impaired central vision, appearance of a blurred spot in the center of vision. These symptoms are painless and affect only central vision; peripheral vision remains unaffected.

Diagnosis: early detection can limit disease progression and help preserve vision. A fundus examination, routine tests and the Amsler grid test are used to establish the diagnosis.

Despite medical advances, there is currently no cure for AMD. Regular check-ups will enable early detection: book an appointment with one of our specialists.