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ARMD refers to age-related macular degeneration. It is classified into two types such as wet and dry macular degeneration. Dry or nonexudative macular degeneration is the initial stage of all age-related macular degeneration and is commonly seen in about 85 % of people. The wet or exudative form can be seen in about 15 % of people. Dietary supplements are recommended for dry condition and laser treatments or intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor drugs for the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.

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How to slow down the progression of early-stage dry AMD?

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How is age-related macular degeneration (AMD) diagnosed?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can result in severe loss of central vision but rarely causes blindness.

How quickly does dry AMD progress in an elderly male?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur central vision.

What is the treatment for age-related macular degeneration?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which means leaky blood vessels under your retina are affecting your central vision.

How do stem cells help treat dry AMD?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.Thank you for your thoughtful and important questions.

Answered By
Dr. Fizza Noor

Dr. Fizza Noor

I was diagnosed with hard macular drusen. Can this turn into something serious?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your explanation, I can tell you have a dry variant of ARMD (age-related macular degeneration).

Answered By
Dr. Shikha Gupta

Dr. Shikha Gupta

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