Having treatment for wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

This video production has been produced for patients and their families or carers who've been referred or diagnosed with wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The production covers following topics; 1. Getting diagnosed with AMD 2. Visiting the opticians for initial tests 3. Typical symptoms of AMD 4. What wet AMD is 5. The treatment for AMD 6. Coming to the hospital for your first appointment 7. Being prepared for diagnostic tests at the hospital 8. Having diagnostic tests at the hospital 9. Types of diagnostic imaging 10. Consultation with the consultant or optometrist 11. The aim of treatment for AMD 12. The risks of the treatment procedure 13. Giving informed consent for the treatment 14. The scheduled duration of treatment 15. The psychological impact of diagnosis 16. Having final checks before treatment 17. Having preparation for treatment 18. Having a treatment injection 19. The side effects of treatment 20. Having follow up appointments 21. Being aware of vision changes 22. Sources of guidance and support 23. Lifestyle advice 24. Reassurance about the treatment pathway For text-only information about the OUH treatment pathway, please visit: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/... Further support and guidance: My Vision Oxfordshire https://www.myvision.org.uk Macular Society https://www.macularsociety.org