Development and Progression of AMD Author:
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The clinical hallmark of the early stage of AMD is drusen, which are yellowish deposits at the level of the RPE. Focal RPE hyperpigmentation and atrophy can also be seen. The advanced stage of nonneovascular AMD is Geographic Atrophy (GA) where areas of atrophy become confluent and cause visual loss. Neovascular AMD (NV-AMD) is also an advanced manifestation of AMD and is characterized by choroidal neovascularization (CNV).
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تاریخ انتشار 2018