Macular degeneration is loosely divided between wet and dry, depending upon the presence or absence of new blood vessels and sub-retinal fluid. Dry macular degeneration is more common. Wet macular degeneration may rapidly cause visual loss.

• What are risk factors for ARMD?
• What symptoms should people with dry ARMD be warned to look out for?
• What is an Amsler grid?
• What treatment is available in wet ARMD?
• How soon should treatment be started?