Pathophysiology of AMD Flashcards
1
Q
What is Geographic atrophy?
A
Geographic atrophy is a chronic progressive condition that tends to occur in the late stage of AMD. In this condition, the pigmented retinal cells die, resulting in patches that look different from the rest.
2
Q
What is choroidal neovascularisation?
A
new vessels grow from choriocapillaris into subretinal space. They leak and lead to fluid or blood below retina. As disease progresses it extends into the OPL and cystic lesions form.
