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What percentage of people with AMD don't lose their central vision?

The good news is that most people with AMD do not experience severe central vision loss. About 85 percent of people with AMD will NOT become legally blind. Legal blindness is defined as having central visual acuity of 20/200 or worse — meaning you'd need Show Full Answer

What percentage of people with AMD don't lose their central vision?

The good news is that most people with AMD do not experience severe central vision loss. About 85 percent of people with AMD will NOT become legally blind. Legal blindness is defined as having central visual acuity of 20/200 or worse — meaning you'd need to be just 20 feet away to see what someone with typical vision can see at 200 feet.

It's also worth knowing that AMD never causes complete blindness, since it doesn't affect peripheral (side) vision. Central vision loss also tends to progress slowly, especially with dry AMD, which can take many years to advance.

Staying on top of regular eye exams and working closely with an eye doctor are key steps in monitoring and managing any changes in vision.

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