What are the complications of age-related macular degeneration?
What are the complications of age-related macular degeneration?
Losing your central vision can make it challenging to do certain tasks. Depending on the extent of vision impairment, you may not be able to read well, recognize faces, drive, cook or do home repairs. If AMD is severe, you may be considered legally blind. These changes can lead to depression and anxiety. Some people with AMD experience Charles Bonnet syndrome, a condition that causes visual hallucinations.