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  1. Mayo Clinic
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    Dry macular degeneration - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Dry macular degeneration is a common eye disorder among people over 50. It causes blurred or reduced central vision due to the breaking down of the inner layers of the macula (MAK-u-luh). The macula is t… See more

    Symptoms

    Dry macular degeneration symptoms usually develop gradually and without pain. They may include: 1. Visual distortions, such as straight lines seeming bent. 2. Reduced ce… See more

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    Causes

    No one knows exactly what causes dry macular degeneration. Research indicates that it may be a … See more

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    Risk Factors

    Factors that may increase your risk of macular degeneration include: 1. Age.This disease is most common in people over 60. 2. Family history and genetics.This disease has a heredi… See more

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    Complications

    People whose dry macular degeneration has progressed to central vision loss have a higher risk of depression and social isolation. With profound loss of vision, people may … See more

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  1. Dry macular degeneration symptoms12345:
    • Visual distortions, such as straight lines seeming bent.
    • Reduced central vision in one or both eyes.
    • The need for brighter light when reading or doing close-up work.
    • Blurry or wavy vision in the intermediate stage.
    • Central vision failure in the late (advanced) stage.
    • Blind spots, colors appearing less bright, and difficulty seeing fine details.
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    Dry macular degeneration symptoms usually develop gradually and without pain. They may include: Visual distortions, such as straight lines seeming bent. Reduced central vision in one or both eyes. The need for brighter light when reading or doing close-up work.

    Dry macular degeneration - Symptoms a…

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    Dry macular degeneration has three stages. Often, symptoms like vision loss aren’t evident until the late stage. However, your eye care provider can see signs when doing an exam. Early: Your macula changes, but vision isn’t affected. Intermediate: Vision may get blurry or wavy. Late (advanced): Central vision fails completely.

    Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Diagn…

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    Symptoms of Dry Macular Degeneration Patients with this “dry” form may have good central vision (20/40 or better) but substantial functional limitations, including fluctuating vision, difficulty reading because of their limited area of central vision, limited vision at night or under conditions of reduced illumination (2 & 3).

    Dry Age-related Macular Degeneration - A…

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    Dry AMD happens in three stages: Early stage dry AMD: The macula starts degenerating, but you don’t experience any symptoms. Intermediate stage dry AMD: You might notice blurring in your central vision. Late stage dry AMD: You’ll experience more noticeable symptoms.

    What Is Dry Age-Related Macular Degene…

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    The symptoms of late-stage dry macular degeneration include: Blurry spot in the center of the visual field Inability to see fine details Trouble seeing in low light Straight lines appear wavy or crooked Blind spots in vision Colors appear less bright than before Over time, the blurry area or blind spot may grow larger.

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    What are the symptoms of dry age-related macular degeneration?
    Dry age-related macular degeneration progresses slowly throughout three stages. The symptoms of dry AMD depend on the stage. Early AMD usually doesn’t cause any symptoms. Some people may still have no symptoms at this stage. Others may notice mild blurriness in their central vision, while peripheral vision remains the same.

    Dry Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment - Vision …

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    How do you slow down dry macular degeneration?

    Dr. Mohan P. Abraham

    M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of exp

    Maintaining a healthy weight, normal blood pressure, and no smoking, maintaining a healthy diet with vegetables and fruits, which are full of antioxidants, benefits the patients of dry macular degeneration. Foods containing Omega 3 fatty acids like fish, walnuts may reduce the risk of dry macular degeneration.
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    What are the symptoms of second-stage macular degeneration?
    Although some people with second-stage macular degeneration still show no symptoms, others may notice mild symptoms, including blurry central vision or trouble seeing at night or in low lighting. The last stage of macular degeneration is the most severe. It’s also known as late dry macular degeneration or geographic atrophy (GA).

    What Are the Stages of Macular Degeneration? - Healthline

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    What are the stages of macular degeneration?
    Macular degeneration is an extremely common condition in older adults and is one of the leading causes of vision loss in the United States. There are three stages of macular degeneration: early, intermediate, and late (geographic atrophy, or GA).

    What Are the Stages of Macular Degeneration? - Healthline

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    Can dry macular degeneration affect your vision?
    Wet AMD: Having dry macular degeneration increases the odds of developing wet AMD, which causes rapid, severe vision changes; a study from 2022 noted that between 10 to 15% of those with dry AMD develop wet AMD. Changes to your vision caused by dry macular degeneration are permanent, but not every case advances to a late stage.

    Dry Macular Degeneration (Dry AMD): Symptoms & Treatment - Health

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    What is dry macular degeneration (AMD)?
    The dry form of macular degeneration is the most common type. It affects up to 90% of people with AMD. Below are the stages in detail. Early-stage dry AMD usually occurs without noticeable symptoms. It results when parts of your macula thin with age and allow for the formation of drusen.

    Early to Advanced Stages of Macular Degeneration - Verywell Health

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  4. Healthline
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    What Are the Stages of Macular Degeneration?

    Apr 3, 2024 · There are three stages of macular degeneration: early, intermediate, and late. Each stage has different and progressively worse symptoms. Early Early dry macular degeneration often does not present any symptoms, and it can be …

  5. Cleveland Clinic
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    Macular Degeneration: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

  6. Verywell Health
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    Early to Advanced Stages of Macular Degeneration - Verywell Health