RETINA & UVEA CARE
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects the macula, which provides detailed central vision. Dry AMD commonly progresses gradually through drusen and retinal pigment changes. Wet, or neovascular, AMD develops abnormal blood vessels that leak fluid or blood and can cause faster central visual loss.
Dry AMD ranges from small drusen without visual symptoms to geographic atrophy, where areas of retinal support tissue and photoreceptors are lost. Wet AMD is less common but can change more quickly because fragile new vessels leak beneath or within the macula.
OCT helps detect fluid and monitor response to treatment. Patients should report new distortion promptly rather than waiting for a routine visit. Reading aids and low-vision rehabilitation remain useful when treatment has stabilised disease but central function is still limited.
1. Symptoms and risk assessment
Straight lines appearing bent, words becoming distorted or a blurred central patch
Reduced contrast, slower adjustment to dim light or needing brighter light to read
Increasing age, smoking, family history and cardiovascular risk factors
2. How AMD is assessed and managed
Examine the macula
Dilated examination and OCT identify drusen, atrophy, fluid, bleeding or abnormal tissue beneath the retina.
Classify the disease
Further angiographic imaging may be used when wet AMD or another macular disorder is suspected.
Plan follow-up or treatment
Dry AMD is monitored and risk factors addressed; wet AMD commonly requires repeated anti-VEGF injections guided by response.
3. Living with AMD
Home monitoring
Checking each eye separately with an Amsler grid can help identify new distortion, but does not replace clinic review.
Nutrition and smoking
Stopping smoking is important. Specific AREDS2 supplements are appropriate only for certain stages after professional advice.
Low-vision support
Lighting, magnification and rehabilitation can improve daily function when central damage persists.
4. Important patient guidance
- New distortion or sudden central blur should be assessed promptly because wet AMD can progress quickly
- AMD affects central rather than total vision, although severity varies
- Treatment may control activity but does not guarantee restoration of vision already lost
Why choose Perfect Vision Laser Eye Hospital, Jaipur?
- Led by Dr. Virendra Agrawal, MD (Ophthalmology), AIIMS New Delhi, with a full-time specialist team
- Diagnosis-first approach with advanced imaging before any recommendation
- Comprehensive eye services available at one Jaipur centre
- Support for patients travelling from across Rajasthan and outside the state
- Cashless Mediclaim assistance, subject to your policy terms
Your specialists
Dr. Anju Bansal
Consultant — Vitreoretina, Uvea & ROP Specialist. MBBS, DNB (Ophthalmology), FVRS (Retina, Uvea & ROP) — Fellowship at Dr. Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi · Experience:
Every retinal condition requires a precise diagnosis and an individualised treatment strategy. My priority is to combine evidence-based care with compassion, clarity and continuity.
Dr. Virendra Agrawal
Medical Director & Chief Consultant — Cataract & Refractive Surgery. MD (Ophthalmology), DNB, MNAMS, FAICO (Cataract & Refractive Surgery) — Bodh Raj Sabarwal Gold Medalist (AIIMS, New Delhi) · Experience: 30+ Years of Ophthalmology
Every eye is different. The right procedure is the one that fits your cornea, your lens, your retina and the way you use your vision every day — not the one that is most advertised. Technology supports the decision; it never replaces the clinical evaluation.
Dr. Amit Mishra
Senior Consultant — Cataract, Refractive & Glaucoma. MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology) · Experience: 25+ Years of Ophthalmology
Advanced eye care is a balance of proven surgical technique and ongoing learning. Every patient deserves a careful evaluation, a clear explanation of options and a treatment plan built around their individual vision and eye health.
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