To review recent developments in the etiology and new medication reports of age-related macular degeneration(AMD). The related paper of age-related macular degeneration were analyzed. Related literature revealed the pathogenesis of the disease and the patient's age

smoking

diet

oxidative stress

inflammation response

cardiovascular disease and other factors. Its method of treatment including photodynamic therapy

radiotherapy

laser photocoagulation

submacular operation

thermotherapy for treatment

drug treatment. Drug therapy as an important method

including antioxidant

inhibiting angiogenesis drugs

Chinese medicine treatment. Through reviewing recent developments in the etiology of AMD and new medication reports of AMD

the results showed that Chinese medicine has certain advantages in the treatment of AMD.