This degenerative disease affects central vision and is the leading cause of vision loss in older Americans.

What is macular degeneration?



There are two types of macular degeneration: wet and dry. Wet macular degeneration happens when abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula. They often leak blood and fluid. Wet macular degeneration damages the macula quickly. Blurred vision is a common early symptom. Dry macular degeneration happens when the light-sensitive cells in the macula slowly break down. You gradually lose your central vision. A common early symptom is that straight lines appear crooked.


Source: NIH: National Eye Institute

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