RT Book, Section A1 Chumley, Heidi S. A2 Usatine, Richard P. A2 Smith, Mindy A. A2 Mayeaux, Jr., E.J. A2 Chumley, Heidi S. SR Print(0) ID 1164343972 T1 Age-Related Macular Degeneration T2 The Color Atlas and Synopsis of Family Medicine, 3e YR 2019 FD 2019 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259862045 LK dermatology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1164343972 RD 2024/10/06 AB A 78-year-old white woman presents with loss of central vision that has gradually worsened over the past 6 months. Fully independent before, she can no longer drive and has difficulty with activities of daily living. Her peripheral vision remains normal. Funduscopic examination reveals macular depigmentation and drusen (yellowish-colored subretinal deposits on the macula) (Figure 25-1). She is diagnosed with dry, age-related macular degeneration. After her physician discusses the available information about antioxidants and therapeutic options, she decides to start antioxidants and see an ophthalmologist to discuss laser, surgical, or medical treatments.