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Symptoms
Symptoms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

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.

AMD can make things like reading, watching TV, driving or recognising faces difficult.

Other symptoms include:

  • seeing straight lines as wavy or crooked
  • being sensitive to bright light
  • seeing flickering or flashing lights
  • seeing things that are not there (hallucinations)

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.

See an optician if:

  • you're worried about your vision

If you have a problem with your eyes, early diagnosis and treatment may help stop your vision getting worse.

Find an NHS sight test

Get an urgent opticians appointment or get help from NHS 111 if:

  • your vision gets suddenly worse
  • you have a dark "curtain" or shadow moving across your vision
  • your eye is red and painful

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.

Last Reviewed
31 January 2025
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