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Macular Degeneration Definition
Common names:
  • Age Related Macular Degeneration
  • Degeneration of the Macula
  • Dry Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Wet Macular Degeneration
A person with macular degeneration has damage to the macula of the eye. VideosImages

The macula is the small area on the retina that allows people to see fine detail. Macular degeneration reduces the ability to see details. Videos

There are two types of macular degeneration:
  • Dry macular degeneration:
    • Also known as age related macular degeneration
  • Wet macular degeneration
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Last Updated: Oct 10, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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