Which Is Worse: Dry or Wet Macular Degeneration?
This guide compares dry and wet forms of macular degeneration in terms of severity and prognosis. Though wet is often more severe, treatment advancements offer new hope.
What Does Vision Look Like With Macular Degeneration?
With macular degeneration, central vision becomes blurred or distorted, while peripheral vision remains unaffected. Straight lines may appear wavy. Over time, a dark or white blind spot may form in the centre of the visual field, making tasks like reading and recognizing faces challenging. Peripheral vision typically remains intact.
What Is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a chronic eye disorder that damages the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. It leads to progressive vision loss, particularly in the central field of vision. There are two forms: dry (atrophic) and wet (neovascular). Age is a primary risk factor.