Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration
Nonexudative macular degeneration is a common eye condition that causes slow, gradual thinning of the retina, leading to blurry vision in your central field.
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Your eye has a specialized area at the back called the macula, which is responsible for the sharp, detailed vision you need for reading or driving. In nonexudative macular degeneration, also known as dry AMD, this area gradually thins out over many years as part of the aging process.
Because this thinning happens slowly, it does not cause sudden pain or complete darkness. Instead, it prevents the light-sensing cells in your macula from working correctly, which can make it harder to see fine details clearly as time goes on.
Common Symptoms
- A gradual blurring of your central vision that makes it harder to read fine print.
- A need for brighter light when you are doing close-up work like sewing or reading.
- Colors appearing less vibrant or slightly faded than they used to look.
- Difficulty recognizing faces until you are very close to a person.