Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK and developed world. It affects people of all ages and nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. There are many forms of macular disease with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) being the most common.

Nearly 1.5m people in the UK have macular disease. There are many types of macular disease affecting people of all ages, with the most common being age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Find out more about AMD and other conditions.

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2024年11月5日 · A new treatment option for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is set to become available on the NHS in England.

Learn how macular disease is diagnosed through various tests and examinations. Optometrists and specialists can use photography or other imaging to detect early signs of macular degeneration. Is your sight at risk?

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) usually affects people over 50 but can happen earlier. Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with AMD affecting around 700,000 people. The older we are, the greater our risk of developing the condition.

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2025年1月30日 · Geographic atrophy (GA) is the medical term for late stage dry aged-related macular degeneration (AMD). It is called geographic atrophy because the damage to the macula appears as patches where the cells have died (atrophy) that look like islands on a map.

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