AMD Severity Scale

Select the category that best describes the macular findings (per AREDS guidelines).

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026-07-17

Category 1: No or few small drusen (<63µm)

Category 2 (Early): Many small drusen or few intermediate drusen (63-124µm)

Category 3 (Intermediate): At least one large druse (>125µm) or extensive intermediate drusen

Category 4 (Advanced): Geographic atrophy or neovascular AMD

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17

Scanning Medical Journals

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