Age-Related Macular Degeneration Differential Diagnosis

Last updated: 21 January 2026

Differential Diagnosis

The differential diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration varies and may include the following:

  • Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC)
  • Choroidal rupture
  • Choroidal tumors
  • Pathologic myopia
  • Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy
  • Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome
  • Retinal angiomatous proliferation
  • Retinal drug toxicity