Early stages of dry macular degeneration do not have a treatment, but people may benefit from a healthful diet, exercise, and quitting smoking. They should also get regular eye exams to monitor the progression.
Intermediate dry macular degeneration may benefit from AREDS 2, a supplement regime that helps slow progression.
Advanced dry macular degeneration with geographic atrophy may benefit from pegcetacoplan, an injectable medication.
Wet macular degeneration often responds to anti-VEGF drug injections or photodynamic therapy (PDT).