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## DMLA DMLA is an age-related degeneration of the central area of the retina, known as the macula. It is a chronic and progressive condition that can lead to vision loss. It usually affects individuals after 50 years old, and its prevalence increases with age. DMLA can affect one or both eyes....

## DMLA DMLA is an age-related degeneration of the central area of the retina, known as the macula. It is a chronic and progressive condition that can lead to vision loss. It usually affects individuals after 50 years old, and its prevalence increases with age. DMLA can affect one or both eyes. There are two forms of DMLA: * **Dry DMLA (atrophic DMLA):** This is the most common form. It involves a slow breakdown of the macula. * **Wet DMLA (exudative DMLA):** This more severe form involves the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the macula, which leak fluid and cause swelling and damage. The image illustrates the progression of wet DMLA in three stages: 1. **Stage 1:** Shows the appearance of new blood vessels under the retina that serve as sources of exudation. This stage is characterized by edema and hemorrhages. 2. **Stage 2:** Shows the destruction of photoreceptors due to the contact with exudation. 3. **Stage 3:** Shows the replacement of photoreceptors by a non-functional fibrous scar, leading to permanent vision loss.