Unit 6: Differential Diagnosis of Blurred Vision
Age-related Macula Degeneration (Wet)
Signs
- Grey/green lesion consisting of new blood vessels (choroidal neovacularization )
- Yellow exudates
- Retinal haemorrhage
Wet and dry AMD both typically have reduced visual acuity
All patients require dilated fundus examination by an Ophthalmologist
Wet AMD with haemorrhage from neovascularization
Source: RetinaGallery.com