Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet AMD
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📋Overview
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration (wet AMD) is a subtype of age-related macular degeneration characterized by abnormal blood vessel growth under the retina, leading to leakage and rapid vision loss. It is a modern, preferred term replacing older descriptions of neovascular or exudative macular degeneration.
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