Prognosis and treatment of macular bleeding in neovascular age-related macular degeneration

Macular bleeding is associated with an acute loss of visual function and is frequently a complication of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Blood degradation products can lead to permanent retinal neuronal damage over time. The extent of the bleeding is correlated to the coagulation status of the patient. The treatment strategy depends on the age, size and exact location of the bleeding. The spectrum of therapeutic options ranges from watchful waiting to large scale vitrectomy with removal of subretinal mass bleeding.