What does pigment epithelial detachment (PED) involve?

Pigment epithelial detachment (PED) is a manifestation of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are different forms of PED, and some have a better prognosis than others, but unfortunately, all forms of PED can cause progressive visual loss. New treatments with drug injections into the eye can slow the progression of PED and wet AMD, but they cannot cure the disease. People with PED in one eye are at risk for a similar problem in the other eye. Therefore, they should be followed by an ophthalmologist or eye doctor who is experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of AMD.