Glossary of Eye and Vision Terms

wet macular degeneration

wet macular degeneration

“Wet” age-related macular degeneration (AMD) generally causes more rapid and more serious vision loss. In this form of the disease, tiny new blood vessels grow under and into the retina. These blood vessels are fragile and often break and leak, causing a loss of vision.

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