What is "WET" AMD
This type of AMD is caused by the development of tiny abnormal blood vessels, which grow underneath the retina and take the form of a "membrane".
This membrane of abnormal blood vessels tends to cause leakage of fluid into and under the retina. In addition it is quite common for some of the abnormal blood vessels to burst open and lead to bleeding underneath the retina.
If this leakage and bleeding continue unabated the eventual result is the development of a scar with consequent extreme damage to the macula and therefore often a very severe loss of central vision. In fact although dry AMD is much more common than wet AMD, nearly 90% of people who are registered blind or partially sighted with AMD have suffered from the wet form of the condition.
Symptoms of wet AMD in the early stages can be distortion of vision, dark or grey patches of missing vision and general fogginess. These symptoms are often much more noticeable when trying to see things up close, for example reading a book, knitting or sewing. Often the vision for distance can be much less involved, especially in the early stages of the condition.
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