| macula |
The central area of the retina where most of the cones are located - provides fine detail vision.
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| macular degeneration |
A chronic disease of the eyes caused by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina, known as the macula, which is responsible for focusing central vision in the eye.
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| macula |
the central portion of the retina that is responsible for the sharpest sight.
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| 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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| 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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