Age-related macular degeneration or AMD is a chronic, progressive disease that
causes a part of your retina, called the macula, to slowly deteriorate as you get
older. The macula is responsible for your central vision, which allows you to do
things like recognize faces, read, watch TV, and drive. As the leading cause of
vision loss and blindness in adults, AMD is more common than glaucoma and dry
eye disease combined.
People with AMD often do not know they have the disease during its early stages. They may dismiss early warning signs, like trouble seeing at night, as part of the normal aging process. Ignoring these symptoms only delays diagnosis and leads to more significant vision loss.
Currently, there is no cure for AMD but progression of the disease can be
slowed or halted with lifestyle modifications, protective eyewear, and
nutritional supplements. Timely diagnosis is therefore key.
There is no need to delay diagnosis and treatment. With the AdaptDx® test by MacuLogix, we can detect AMD as soon as three years earlier than any other test.