02/05/2026
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye disease that damages the macula (center of the retina), causing blurry, distorted, or lost central vision. It is the leading cause of permanent vision loss in older adults.
AMD is diagnosed with a full comprehensive eye examination
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): This is considered the most crucial tool for diagnosing and monitoring both dry and wet AMD. It acts like an “optical ultrasound” to produce high-resolution, cross-sectional, 3D images of the retinal layers, allowing doctors to detect fluid, swelling, or thinning.
Fundus Photography: Captures detailed images of the retina to document Drusen (yellow deposits) and pigment changes.