You may have GA and not even realize it.
By the time vision loss becomes noticeable, geographic atrophy (GA) may have already spread throughout the eye. Partner with your doctor for appropriate eye exams and screening to see if your dry AMD is progressing to GA.
Click on the tabs below to explore the most common signs and symptoms.*
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How a scene might look like to someone without GA
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Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Colours may appear less vivid
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Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Difficulty seeing in low light
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Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Blurry or distorted vision
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Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
Gradual loss of central field of vision
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Talk to your doctor if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.
AMD=age-related macular degeneration.
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