Clinical examination and appropriate investigations such as Angiography and Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT) can assist in the diagnosis of the disease.

 

Risk Factors: A family history of ARMD, Smoking, advancing age and dietary factors are known risk factors.



There are two forms of Macular degeneration:
1.Atrophic or Dry ARMD characterised by patchy thinning and atrophy of the macular.
2.Exudative or Wet ARMD, where abnormal blood vessels leak and cause thickening of the macular.

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At Mentone Eye Specialists we are optimally equipped to assess and manage A.R.M.D