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What are the Signs of AMD?


Learn and watch for the signs of AMD.

Signs of AMD become more obvious the longer you have the desease. If you have AMD, you may notice that:

Straight lines, such as telephone poles, the sides of buildings or streetlight poles, look wavy.

Type looks blurry

A dark or empty spot may block the center of your vision.

 

Amsler Grid The Amsler Grid can help you check your vision for signs of AMD.
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