Retina care

Macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration affects the central part of vision used for reading, recognising faces and seeing fine detail.

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What this page covers

A focused guide to symptoms, assessment, treatment options and when to contact the practice for macular degeneration.

Overview

What it can affect

Macular degeneration can cause distortion, blurred central vision, dark or missing areas, reduced clarity and dimming of colour vision. Early assessment helps distinguish dry and wet forms of disease.

Overview

What it can affect

Assessment

Your appointment may include vision testing, retinal examination and imaging such as OCT to assess the macula and detect subtle fluid or structural change.

Assessment

Your appointment may include vision testing, retinal examination and imaging such as OCT to assess the macula and detect subtle fluid or structural change.

Care plan

Treatment and monitoring

Management may include regular monitoring, lifestyle guidance, coordination with your optometrist and, where appropriate, treatment for wet macular degeneration.

Care plan

Treatment and monitoring

Management may include regular monitoring, lifestyle guidance, coordination with your optometrist and, where appropriate, treatment for wet macular degeneration.

When to call

Contact the practice promptly if you notice sudden distortion, a new dark patch, rapid loss of reading vision or a sudden change in one eye.

When to call

Contact the practice promptly if you notice sudden distortion, a new dark patch, rapid loss of reading vision or a sudden change in one eye.

What to expect

Retinal imaging and examination

Clear explanation of findings

Monitoring or treatment plan

Communication with your referrer

If you are concerned about your vision, contact the practice for guidance about the right appointment pathway.