Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults over 50. Currently, there is no cure for age-related macular degeneration. However, research is currently underway that may change that in the future. Doctors are continuing to study the causes of AMD and develop ways to intervene in the changes to the macula that lead to the condition.
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Being told that you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or low vision can be overwhelming, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with these conditions. Of course, you might also be filled with questions.

​Learning as much as possible about your condition can ease fears and help you take an active role in your treatment. 

Anyone who has low vision knows it can interfere with everything from successfully managing activities of daily living to getting around safely.

​Tasks such as self-care, cooking, eating, navigating in your home, and traveling outside of your home can all be quite challenging with low vision. Low vision is considered significant vision loss or impairment that is not corrected fully with medication, contacts, or glasses.
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As we discussed in our previous blog post, ‘What Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) & What Causes It?’, AMD damages the portion of the retina called the macula, which is responsible for our central vision.

Central vision allows us to see straight ahead. It is essential for activities such as reading, writing, driving, sewing, and other such activities.
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Age-related macular degeneration, or AMD, is a serious eye disease that can lead to vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), age-related macular degeneration is the number one cause of vision loss in people over 50.
 
There are two types of AMD: Wet and dry. Both wet and dry AMD involve damage to the part of the eye called the macula, which is the central portion of the retina.
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