The macula is the central part of the retina or retina that allows us to see, read, and distinguish fine details.
Macular degeneration is a disease that usually occurs in older adults, usually after the age of 50, and which results in loss of vision in the center of the visual field so that reading and facial recognition is difficult or impossible, while remaining peripheral vision is retained and still allows other daily activities.
Risk factors, in addition to age, include a positive family history, smoking, long-term use of large amounts of medication, exposure to UV radiation, and high blood pressure and fat. It occurs in two forms: dry and wet.
