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Having wet AMD in one eye and dry AMD in the other is actually more common than you might think. AMD can affect each eye differently, and symptoms can be more severe in one eye than the other.

Here's a quick breakdown of what that means for each eye:

- Wet AMD eye: Abnormal blood vessels grow and leak under the retina Show Full Answer

Having wet AMD in one eye and dry AMD in the other is actually more common than you might think. AMD can affect each eye differently, and symptoms can be more severe in one eye than the other.

Here's a quick breakdown of what that means for each eye:

- Wet AMD eye: Abnormal blood vessels grow and leak under the retina, causing faster vision loss. This type is more aggressive and needs prompt treatment, usually with anti-VEGF injections.
- Dry AMD eye: Yellow protein deposits called drusen build up under the macula, causing slower, more gradual vision changes. It's also worth knowing that dry AMD can progress into wet AMD over time, so keeping a close eye (pun intended 👁️) on your dry AMD eye is really important.

Tracking any vision changes — like wavy lines, blurriness, or new blind spots — and reporting them to your ophthalmologist promptly can make a big difference in protecting your remaining vision.

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