All About: Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

• A sensitive area in the centre of the retina which provides us with sight in the centre of our field of vision.


• Allows us to see the fine details when we look directly at something.


• Damage to it may cause loss of central vision and makes difficult for person to read and do fine work.

• Painless disorder that affects the macula, in one or usually both eyes, causing progressive loss of central and detailed vision.


• It is the leading cause of significant vision loss among patients over the age of 50.


• Does not lead to total blindness but patient may find it difficult to do read, drive and recognize people.


• The area surrounding the macula is not affected so peripheral vision remains clear and patient can usually still move around fairly freely.

• Causes of ARMD


• Symptoms of ARMD


• Types of ARMD


• Diagnosis of ARMD


• Treatment For ARMD