Age-related vision changes may happen as you get older. But eye problems aren't something you should write off as normal.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that may get worse over time.

Juvenile macular degeneration (JMD) is the term for several inherited and rare diseases that affect children and young adults.

The first noticeable sign of AMD is a gradual or sudden change in the quality of vision or that straight lines appear distorted.

An estimated 10% of people with AMD have the wet type. With wet AMD, abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula.

The wet form of age-related macular degeneration can start suddenly. You won’t feel pain, but you might notice vision problems.

If you’re having vision problems or have been diagnosed with dry AMD, your doctor may test to see if you have wet AMD.

The most common treatments for wet AMD are designed to counter the proteins which contribute to the development of AMD.

Geographic atrophy (GA) is one of two kinds of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

If you have dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you might develop geographic atrophy (GA).

Geographic atrophy creates blind spots in your central vision. Parts of objects directly in front of you may look blurry.

Geographic atrophy usually starts slowly. Over time, it spreads to other parts of your retina. This leads to more vision loss.

Whether you're newly diagnosed with macular degeneration or already in treatment, learn how to make the most of your doctor appointment.