Eye specialists say some Kiwis are at risk of going blind, because they're not getting access to the care they need to treat one of the most common causes of vision loss.
Age-related macular degeneration affects one in seven New Zealanders, and a new report by Eye Health Aotearoa and Roche Products has looked at the experience of people living with neovascular age-related macular degeneration - a severe form of AMD also known as "wet" or "advanced" AMD.
The project found big gaps in patients' understanding of the condition, delays in diagnosis - particularly in the regions - and trouble with access to consistent treatment.
Kathryn speaks to Dr Francesc March, a Dunedin-based ophthalmologist and retina specialist, who can talk to how the condition can advance, what to look out for, and treatment options.
He'll also talk to what would make a difference when it comes to good and timely care for all New Zealanders.
She also speaks with Bronwyn Anderson, who explains what happened to her five years ago as she drove into work in Wellington.
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