what is the difference between wet and dry really
The Difference between Wet and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. By Lylas G. Mogk, M.D. There are two types of AMD: dry (atrophic) and wet (neovascular or exudative). Most AMD starts as the dry type and in 10-20% of individuals, it progresses to the wet type. Age-related macular degeneration is always bilateral (i.e., occurs in both eyes), but does not necessarily progress at the same pace in both eyes.
We'd assumed that wet, dry, and diver had some vague relationship to the specific scallop variety, but it turns out that these terms actually refer to how the scallops (of any kind) have been handled and harvested. Here's the breakdown: â¢ Wet scallops are shucked on the boat directly into a container filled with cold water, which preserves the scallops for longer. The downside is that the scallops absorb water and plump up, giving them a less pure flavor and a tougher texture.
Its cause is unknown, it tends to progress more slowly than the wet type, and there is notâas of yetâan approved treatment or cure. In dry age-related macular degeneration, small white or yellowish deposits, called drusen, form on the retina, beneath the macula, causing it to deteriorate or degenerate over time.
If this is a concern for you, always ask the fishmonger how the scallops were packed before buying wet scallops. â¢ Dry scallops are also shucked on the boat, but they go into a dry container with no water or preservatives. Their flavor is more pure and concentrated. They have a shorter shelf-life, but this means that they're fresher when you buy them. â¢ Diver scallops refer to the method of harvesting.