There are two major forms, the dry form and the wet, or exudative, form. The dry form is much more common, but the wet form is responsible for the vast majority of severe vision loss due to macular degeneration.
Macula degeneration is characterized by loss of central vision, usually in both eyes.
The affected individual will find it difficult or impossible to see clearly for either near or distant tasks. In the wet form of the disease, the edges of door frames or other objects may appear bent and distorted.