Knowing AMD Wet and Dry Types Cause Visual Impairment in the Elderly, What's the Difference?

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AMD is the most common eye disorder in the elderly.

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GridHEALTH.id – By 2050 the number of elderly people is predicted to reach 74 million or around 25% of the total population in Indonesia. Thus, the greater the risk of developing AMD (Age-related macular degeneration) in Indonesia.

To note, Indonesia is one of five countries with a population experiencing visual disturbances the most.

AMD is one of the most common diseases, especially for
elderly population (aging population) in Indonesia.

If not treated properly and regularly, then AMD will end badly. For patients with wet type AMD (wet AMD), complications can occur up to blindness.

The worldwide prevalence of early-stage AMD in patients between 45 and 85 years of age is 8%.
and advanced AMD was 0.4%. Nearly 288 million people are estimated to have AMD in
year 2040.

Five countries with the most affected population visual disturbances Most of them are China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia and the United States.

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This should not be underestimated because AMD is the main cause visual disturbances and blindness in the elderly population in developing countries.