[Age-related macular degeneration diagnosis]

Age-related macular degeneration diagnosis. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive degeneration of the central area of the retina that allows detailed vision. This area called the macula is responsible for the discrimination of high spatial frequencies (reading), color vision and central visual field. The loss of visual acuity secondary to the occurrence of AMD causes a significant impairment for the patient quality of life. From an early form, causing no or little visual harm to patients, AMD can progress to 2 late forms: atrophic form, which progresses slowly, and exudative or neovascular form of more rapid evolution. It seems important to achieve early detection of this disease in order to promote management that will fight against its progression. The use of multimodal imaging can meet these screening criteria and perform personalized follow-up of AMD patients.