Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects the macula, the inner part of the retina that provides clear, detailed vision. It is most common in older people & can cause loss of central vision with normal peripheral vision. The disease can cause reading, driving & recognizing faces to be challenging. It has two forms: dry macular degeneration which develops slowly & wet macular degeneration which can result in sudden vision loss through abnormal vessel growth. Early diagnosis & good treatment are crucial to slow down progression & retain as much vision as possible.
