Diagnosis of Macular Degeneration
For the diagnosis of Macular degeneration in patients, the doctors first rule out other causes of vision changes like glaucoma or astigmatism. Then clinical examinations and tests are performed, including clinical testing of genetic variants. Both eyes are tested separately; proper diagnosis of macular degeneration is important to know the type of AMD (wet or dry) to provide the correct treatment. Following are some of the tests performed to diagnose AMD
Examination of the Back of the Eye
People with macular degeneration often have many drusen, which are present at the back of the eye. To examine them doctor will put a drop in the eye to dilate them and, with the help of a special instrument, will examine the back of your eye to see the mottled appearance caused by drusen.