AMD affects the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. This causes a loss of central vision, makes it difficult to read, recognize faces, or see the details. It is usually associated with age and quite often in individuals over 45 years.
What to pay attention to:
Straight lines look wavy or distorted
Blurred or dark spots in the center of your sight
Difficulty seeing small details
How to check out:
The eye doctor can detect AMD through retinal exams and tests such as Amsler Grid, a simple graph with a network of lines. If the lines look wavy or missing, it may indicate AMD. Expanded tomography, like OCT, gives detailed macula images to control the progression of the disease.
