Which sort of treatments are there for age-related macular degeneration?

Some: The big question is what is the trigger for this condition? Treatment includes laser, steroids and pharmaceuticals termed vegf inhibitors which prevent abnormal blood vessel formation. There is a vitamin combination (areds + lutein) which can help. No cure is currently known but this is a subject of significant interest and investigation. Stay tuned.

Dry or wet?: Macular degeneration comes in two flavors: dry and wet. Typically, dry amd is treated with eye vitamins and nutrients. Wet amd may require frequent injections of medication inside the eye or even laser treatment depending on the location of leakage in the macula. Most importantly, though, one with macular degeneration should be evaluated and managed by a retina specialist.