What is Macular Degeneration?

There are two forms of the disease  -  Dry AMD and Wet AMD

Wet Macular Degeneration  --  The wet, or Exudative, form of Macular Degeneration is responsible for up to 90% of the severe vision loss associated with this condition.  Wet Macular Degeneration is caused by the growth of new abnormal blood vessels from the choroidal neovascularization (CNV).  These abnormal blood vessels first leak fluid under the macula, then form scar tissue leading to central vision loss.

Pigment Epithelial Detatchment, or PED, is another form of Wet Macular Degeneration.  PED is a blister of fluid that forms in the macula causing blurring or distorted vision.  Laser treatment may be recommended to correct this condition.