| macular degeneration |
the leading cause of blindness in individuals over age 60. Often called -rusting of the retina.- There are two main types, dry and wet. The dry or atrophic type is the most common - affecting nearly 70 percent of all cases - and results as the macula-s tissues age and break down, causing a gradual vision loss. The wet or exudative form of macular degeneration affects 15-20% of individuals with the disease and can significantly damage vision. ...
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| macule |
a flat rash
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| maculopapular |
consisting of both macules and papules; describes an eruption in which some lesions are flat and some are elevated
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| macular degeneration |
Breakdown of the macular, the back wall of the eye, often through age, resulting in central blindness which spreads outward.
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| macula |
the portion of the eye that allows us to see fine details clearly.
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