Macular degeneration Flashcards
1
Q
How can ARMD present?
A
Problems with central vision
e.g. reading paper, watching TV
2
Q
What increases the risk of ARMD?
A
Female
Smoking
Hypertension
Cataract surgery
3
Q
What can be seen in fundoscopy of ARMD?
A
Areas of altered pigmentation
Drusen
4
Q
Which cells does ARMD affect?
A
Cones
5
Q
How does wet MD present?
A
Sudden loss of central vision
6
Q
What is the pathophysiology of wet MD?
A
New vessels from the choroid grow into the sub retinal space - sub-retinal neovascular membrane
Can haemorrhage
7
Q
How is wet MD diagnosed?
A
Appearance of the retina
Fluorescein angiogram if vision not yet severely affected
8
Q
How is wet MD treated?
A
Anti-VEGF intravitreal injections
