Main Menu Back to Eye Disorders Adaptive Equipment Braille Eye Exams Eye Surgery History News Research & Clinical Studies Eye Diagram Glossary   Our Other Sites Bookstore Directory Other Resources Statistics Vision Health Resources Search All Sites Site Map Resource Links Third Party Links Eye Disorders - Age Related Macular Degeneration Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that blurs the sharp, central vision you need for "straight-ahead" activities such as reading, sewing, and driving. AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. AMD causes no pain. In some cases, AMD advances so slowly that people notice little change in their vision. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in both eyes. AMD is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older. Normal vision The same scene as it might be viewed by a person with age-related macular degeneration. For More Information: Frequently Asked Questions about AMD Statistics for AMD Other Resources for Information about AMD Source: National Eye Institute

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