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AMD is characterized by 4 distinct stages depending on physiological characteristics. Intermediate AMD (iAMD) is a critical stage for many individuals as it can be characterized by significant retinal changes, initial visual deficits, and is a risk factor for progression to the advanced forms: neovascular (“wet”) and geographic atrophy (“dry”).