The indications of macular degeneration
Macular degeneration is a progressive disease, as the condition worsens over time. In the early phases, the individual may experience vision problems that worsen over time. If vision is impaired in one eye, it can simultaneously be restored in the other eye.
Common early symptoms of both dry and moist macular degeneration include the following:
Fragmentation and a blurred blank spot
The first and most prevalent symptom of AMD is vision blurring. It becomes increasingly difficult to see, and a black spot begins to appear in the centre of vision. When a person views an object, the object’s sides are discernible, but the object’s midsection appears vacant. The darkness resembles a black, grey, or crimson hole. Reduced oxygen delivery to the macula causes the formation of abnormal blood vessels, resulting in the formation of this region. These newly formed blood vessels are fragile and cause the scarring of macular cells, which leads to the formation of a black blotch in the centre of the field of vision. The black mark and dark areas are initially visible upon awakening, but they become permanent and cause vision problems.
