How Is Wet AMD Diagnosed?
Find out how doctors confirm a patient has wet age-related macular degeneration.
Frank Siringo, M.D., O.D., chief of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Omni Eye Specialists in Denver, explains how wet AMD is typically diagnosed.
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What Is Wet AMD?
Get the basics on the most advanced form of age-related macular degeneration, a condition known as wet AMD.
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Can I Lower My Risk for Wet AMD?
There's a lot you can do to lower your risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration.
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How Will I Know I Have Wet AMD?
If you're at risk for wet age-related macular degeneration, it's crucial that you know how to spot the signs.
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Why Did I Develop Wet AMD?
Doctors don't have definitive answers yet, but they do what what may increase your risk.
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What's the Difference Between Wet and Dry AMD?
Learn what doctors know about the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
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How Quickly Can Wet AMD Lead to Vision Loss?
Vision can deteriorate fairly rapidly, so make that appointment as soon as possible.
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What Treatments Are Available for Wet AMD?
Today's treatment options for wet age-related macular degeneration are more effective than ever.
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What Are Eye Injections Really Like?
Deeeep breath. This treatment isn't as stressful as you may think.
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What Are the Risks of Eye Injections?
Anti-VEGF injections are highly effective medications, but as with all drugs, there are some potential (though uncommon) complications.
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Can Vision Loss From Wet AMD Be Restored?
Vision loss was almost always permanent with wet age-related macular degeneration. Today's treatments offer new hope.