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Based on the symptoms described, this appears to be intermediate-stage dry AMD rather than geographic atrophy. The presence of medium to large drusen is a characteristic sign of intermediate AMD. At this stage, some people may experience symptoms like blurriness, distortions, difficulty seeing in low light, or problems Show Full Answer

Based on the symptoms described, this appears to be intermediate-stage dry AMD rather than geographic atrophy. The presence of medium to large drusen is a characteristic sign of intermediate AMD. At this stage, some people may experience symptoms like blurriness, distortions, difficulty seeing in low light, or problems distinguishing contrast, while others might not have noticeable symptoms yet. Geographic atrophy is considered the advanced stage of dry AMD, occurring when larger areas of the macula begin to waste away and die, causing permanent blind spots called scotomas. This typically happens after significant progression of the condition. Small RPE dropout doesn't necessarily indicate geographic atrophy, though it's important to monitor these changes with regular eye exams and use an Amsler grid to track any vision changes.

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