“Wet AMD” refers to a condition where abnormal blood vessels grow under the retina, causing fluid leakage and rapid vision loss, while “dry AMD” involves the gradual thinning and breakdown of the macula cells, resulting in slower vision decline, with dry AMD being generally less severe but still potentially causing significant vision loss in advanced stages; the key difference is the presence of leaky blood vessels in wet AMD, which is not present in dry AMD.

Key points about wet and dry AMD:

Cause:Wet AMD is caused by the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the retina, while dry AMD is caused by the deterioration and thinning of the macula cells.

Progression:Wet AMD usually progresses faster with more sudden vision changes, while dry AMD progresses slowly over time.

Treatment:Wet AMD often requires treatment with eye injections to inhibit the growth of abnormal blood vessels, while dry AMD currently has no curative treatment, but lifestyle modifications and nutritional supplements may help slow its progression.

Severity:Wet AMD is generally considered more severe due to its potential for rapid vision loss.

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