Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is an age-related degeneration of the retina, the nerve layer in the back of the eye. There are two different types, dry and wet. Dry ARMD is more common but wet is more devastating to the vision.

In wet Macular Degeneration, new blood vessels grow into the retina and leak and bleed causing significant vision changes, sometimes in a very short time. Dry macular degeneration usually progresses at a slower rate, but it also can cause severe vision loss.

Patients will sometimes notice warped or wavy lines which can be an early visual change of macular degeneration. Patients with this type of change should see their eye M.D. on a regular basis.