What's the Difference Between Wet and Dry AMD?
Learn why and how "dry" age-related macular degeneration develops into the more advanced, vision-threatening form.
弗兰克Siringo医学博士,O。D., chief of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Omni Eye Specialists in Denver, describes the differences between dry and wet macular degeneration, and how to prevent vision loss.
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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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