[Possibilities for early diagnosis and monitoring of age-related macular degeneration].

High prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) among older adults and treatment difficulties at later stages make early diagnosis and disease monitoring an actual problem of ophthalmology. Although methods for identification of gene-positive groups are now available, genetic studies are not sufficiently widespread in our country to ensure screening for AMD risk. In this regard there remains a need to determine the earliest objective sings of the degenerative process and progression criteria.