macular degeneration
noun
: progressive deterioration of the macula resulting in a gradual loss of the central part of the visual field
especially
: age-related macular degeneration
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Wet macular degeneration treatment The following treatments for wet macular degeneration are from information developed by the National Eye Institute.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
In its early stages, macular degeneration typically does not have any symptoms.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
There are two kinds of macular degeneration — dry and wet, or neovascular.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Those with eye disorders, like macular degeneration or light sensitivity, should consult an ophthalmologist before using light therapy.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
In its early stages, macular degeneration typically does not have any symptoms.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
There are two kinds of macular degeneration — dry and wet, or neovascular.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
Those with eye disorders, like macular degeneration or light sensitivity, should consult an ophthalmologist before using light therapy.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Macular degeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macular%20degeneration. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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