Age-related macular degeneration
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Age-related macular degeneration
Pathophysiology
Ear disorders
Eye disorders
Conjunctivitis
Neonatal conjunctivitis
Cataract
Corneal ulcer
Keratitis
Hordeolum (stye)
Orbital cellulitis
Periorbital cellulitis
Uveitis
Age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal detachment
Retinopathy of prematurity
Bitemporal hemianopsia
Color blindness
Cortical blindness
Glaucoma
Hemianopsia
Homonymous hemianopsia
Nose and sinus disorders
Oropharyngeal disorders
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat pathology review
Eye conditions: Inflammation, infections and trauma: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Refractive errors, lens disorders and glaucoma: Pathology review
Eye conditions: Retinal disorders: Pathology review
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A 73-year-old woman comes to his primary care physician to evaluate the progressive bilateral vision loss. The patient states that she has had difficulty reading and driving, which has gotten worse over the past six weeks. She states that door frames and window blinds appear “curved”. She has a past medical history of hypertension and a 40 pack-year smoking history. Vitals are within normal limits. A dilated eye examination reveals subretinal fluid with a gray-green discoloration. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this patient’s ocular condition?
Summary
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a medical condition that results in a gradual loss of vision particularly in people older than 60 years. In this condition, there are macular degenerative changes that involve the central part of the retina, resulting in impaired central vision. This can make reading, driving, and recognizing faces difficult.