Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet macular degeneration accounts for only 10-15% of AMD cases but causes more severe vision loss.
Macular degeneration (AMD) is a common eye condition that affects the macula — the part of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. It can cause blurriness, distortion, or dark spots in the center of your sight making many daily tasks more difficult.
Symptoms
Central blurry vision
Waviness of straight lines
Difficulty seeing in dim light
Treatment
Healthy lifestyle changes including increased green-leafy vegetables and stopping smoking
AREDS 2 vitamins for dry macular degeneration
Eye injections to treat wet macular degeneration
How can we help?
With her retina background, Dr. Effy specializes in the care of both dry and wet macular degeneration, offering expert monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and advanced treatments — including targeted eye injections — to help preserve central vision.