Opthalmology

Unit 6: Differential Diagnosis of Blurred Vision

Age-related Macula Degeneration (Dry)

Signs

  • Drusen
  • Mottled appearing macula (Hyper and Hypo pigmentation )
  • Marked central atrophy in advanced disease

Wet and dry AMD both typically have reduced visual acuity

All patients require dilated fundus examination by an Ophthalmologist