Age-related Macular Degeneration

In early Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), the impact on vision is generally mild or even non-existent. However, as the disease progresses, symptoms may include:

• Blurring of central vision (may be gradual or rapid in onset)
• Shadows or missing areas of vision
• Distorted vision (e.g. straight lines appear wavy)
• Problems discerning colours, especially differentiating between similar colours
• Slow recovery of visual function after exposure to bright light
• Loss of contrast sensitivity (ability to tell different levels of brightness apart)