Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

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Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a very common degenerative ocular disease. It affects an area of the retina, the macula, preventing central vision, which is essential in everyday activities such as reading, driving or identifying people and objects. AMD is the the primary cause of visual deficiency in industrialized countries.

A follow-up of the treatment is essential to maintain a useful vision for years.

Ricardo Casaroli Ophthalmologist

I could not watch TV nor anything. I saw everything in black. Now I can see it and I can even read.

María Patient

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Javier Zarranz Ventura Ophthalmologist Ophthalmology Department

Mª Socorro Alforja Castiella Ophthalmologist Ophthalmology Department

Ricardo P Casaroli Marano Ophthalmologist Ophthalmology Department

Published: 20 February 2018
Updated: 20 February 2018

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