Age-related macular degeneration

There are many types of macular disease, the most common of which is age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). Macular degeneration (MD) is the collective term for over 1,500 conditions which affect central vision through damage to the macula. It is estimated that there are over 500,000 people with macular conditions in the UK. Macular degeneration is the most common form of visual impairment in the UK and throughout the developed world. The effects of macular degeneration have a major impact on the life of the affected individual who cannot drive or carry out ordinary everyday tasks. ...