Age related macular degeneration

Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of legal blindness in Canada.  As the population ages, this disease will become even more prevalent.  The majority of AMD sufferers have a non-exudative (dry) variety which is managed expectantly (with or without vitamin use) with the adoption of low vision aids.  The exudative (wet) type can cause a more rapid loss of central vision, but there a number of new diagnostic methods and treatments which can limit the vision loss substantially in some cases.

Ophthalmologists with an interest in age related macular degeneration include:

* These clinicians have sub-specialty training in Age related macular degeneration