WET ARMD
WET ARMD
How It Starts
Wet ARMD usually follows a long period of dry ARMD.
It is much less common than dry ARMD and accounts for only about 10% of ARMD cases. In this condition, abnormal blood vessels develop under the retina (choroidal neovascularisation). These blood vessels leak fluid or blood into the macula, leaving it scarred and causing irreversible damage.
Wet ARMD can develop very quickly and needs immediate treatment to stop the new blood vessels growing, bleeding and leaking. Left untreated, it causes serious damage to the macula. Bleeding can lead to sudden, permanent, and irreversible loss of central vision. In developed countries, wet ARMD is the main cause of vision loss in older adults.
Because of the need for urgent treatment, it is important that anyone with dry ARMD is aware of the risk of developing wet ARMD and remains alert to any signs of sudden deterioration.
Treatments
Wet ARMD can lead to sudden and permanent vision loss—but with prompt diagnosis and immediate action, there is hope.
If you or a loved one have noticed any sudden changes in vision, or if you have Dry ARMD and suspect it may have progressed, it’s critical to seek help right away.
The right treatment at the right time can help preserve your vision.
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