Macular Degeneration

Picture of eye anatomy including the macula

The nerve cells in the macula change light into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. These cells allow the eye to see form, color, and detail. Age-related macular degeneration damages the nerve cells in the macula, resulting in vision loss.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerSteven T. Charles, MD - Ophthalmology
Last RevisedJuly 20, 2011
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: July 20, 2011
Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Steven T. Charles, MD - Ophthalmology

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