Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)

Question 1

Dry Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) features

Answer 1

• More common 90%
• Drusen, Macular thinning
• Slow progression over decades
• NO neovascularisation

Question 2

Wet Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)

Answer 2

• Less common 10%
• Neovascularisation
• Retinal haemorrhage

Question 3

Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) Sx

Answer 3

• Poor night vision
• Distortion to straight lines
• Vision loss§

Question 4

Wet ARMD Mx

Answer 4

Intravitreal Anti-VEGF inj.

Question 5

Dry AMRD Mx

Answer 5

Zinc and antioxidant vitamin A, C and E supplements