13/11/2025
Age-related macular degeneration
How it can affect your life?
AMD can cause problems with close work like reading, writing and watching TV. It can affect safe navigation and even seeing other people’s faces.
AMD can also make it difficult to read things like menus and price tags. This can make going out for meals and going shopping challenging.
Being diagnosed with an eye condition doesn’t mean you need to stop living life on your terms. That’s where Vision Australia can help. We’ll work with you, providing support and products to help you take the next steps with confidence.
What is it? Age-related macular degeneration is also known as AMD or macular degeneration. It's the leading cause of vision loss in Australians over 50 years old.