A 80-year-old female with known age-related macular degeneration reports a sudden worsening in her vision over the past week. What could be the reason for this?
If a patient with known age-related macular degeneration experiences sudden worsening of vision, it could indicate a progression from the dry to the wet form of the disease. This sudden change can be due to the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the retina and potential leakage or bleeding.