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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the middle part of your vision, not the edges (peripheral vision).
You can get it in 1 eye or both.
The first symptom is often a blurred or distorted area in the centre of your vision.
If it gets worse, you might struggle to see anything in the middle of your vision.
AMD can make things like reading, watching TV, driving or recognising faces difficult.
Other symptoms include:
AMD is not painful and does not affect the appearance of your eyes.
Sometimes AMD is found during a routine eye test before you have any symptoms.
If you have a problem with your eyes, early diagnosis and treatment may help stop your vision getting worse.
These symptoms can be signs of other eye problems that need to be treated straight away.
You can call 111 or get help from 111 online.
