Mr D is 89 years old, he had been driving since 1946 and was an active cyclist and had a keen interest in motorcycles before losing his sight. He is registered as Severely Sight Impaired and has Age-Related Macular Degeneration in both eyes with no central vision. He was having Lucentis injections for 7 years, […]
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All About Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
What is it? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition affecting the central part of your vision. It is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over 60. It occurs when the small central part of your retina, known as the macula, wears down. It doesn’t cause blindness but it can make […]