Dry AMD accounts for about 90% of cases and causes gradual central vision loss due to small yellow deposits building beneath the macula. Wet AMD affects 10-15% of cases and is caused by growth of fragile blood vessels beneath the macula that can leak and deteriorate the retina. While dry AMD has no cure, supplements have been shown to slow progression; wet AMD can be treated with injections to prevent blood vessel growth and slow vision loss, often improving vision if caught promptly.

1. Types of Age-Related
Macular Degeneration
Cameron Javid Retina Associates

2. Types of Age-Related Macular
Degeneration
 Since 1974 Retina Associates which now includes, Cameron Javid, MD, April
Harris, MD, Egbert Saavedra, MD, and Mark Walsh, MD have offered
superior ophthalmologic care to the residents of Tucson, Arizona. Dr.
Cameron Javid and the team at Retina Associates focus on diseases of the
retina, vitreous, and macula and frequently treat patients with age-related
macular degeneration (AMD), which presents in two forms: dry and wet.

3. Types of Age-Related Macular
Degeneration
 With dry AMD, small, yellow deposits called drusen build up beneath the
macula, causing it to thin out and break down. This accounts for about 90
percent of all AMD cases and causes gradual central vision loss or
distortion. There is no cure for dry AMD, but a diet that includes antioxidant-rich
leafy greens, as well as supplementation with a vitamin formula such as
the AREDS 2 antioxidant combination has been shown to slow the
condition’s progress in certain types of macular degeneration.

4. Types of Age-Related Macular
Degeneration
 Wet AMD, which makes up the other 10-15% percent of cases, is triggered
by the growth of new blood vessels beneath the macula. Often fragile ,
these blood vessels can leak and cause deterioration of the retina and
choroid, which in turn affects the macula and decreases central vision. If
the condition is diagnosed and treated promptly with injectable
medications it may prevent abnormal blood vessel growth, the rate of
vision loss can be slowed considerably in most cases and often improves
vision. if you note any central visual changes see your retina specialist soon.