Which outcome is most associated with Wet AMD?

Which outcome is most associated with Wet AMD?

• A. Central vision preserved, no distortion
• B. Peripheral vision loss only
• C. Central distortion with straight lines appearing wavy
• D. Color vision loss only

Answer: (C)

Wet AMD causes abnormal blood vessels to grow under the retina and leak fluid or blood, which disrupts the central retina (the fovea). This leakage leads to swelling and tissue damage right at the center of the visual field, producing metamorphopsia—straight lines appear wavy or distorted. That central distortion with wavy lines is the hallmark finding of Wet AMD, reflecting its impact on the macula. Peripheral vision tends to stay intact until later stages, and color vision loss is not the primary feature. So, the outcome described as central distortion with straight lines appearing wavy best fits Wet AMD.

Wet AMD causes abnormal blood vessels to grow under the retina and leak fluid or blood, which disrupts the central retina (the fovea). This leakage leads to swelling and tissue damage right at the center of the visual field, producing metamorphopsia—straight lines appear wavy or distorted. That central distortion with wavy lines is the hallmark finding of Wet AMD, reflecting its impact on the macula. Peripheral vision tends to stay intact until later stages, and color vision loss is not the primary feature. So, the outcome described as central distortion with straight lines appearing wavy best fits Wet AMD.