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Alternate Name(s): Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD); Senile macular degeneration (SMD) ...... Macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the macula (the central part of the retina of the eye) causing decreased visual acuity and possible loss of central vision.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001000.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001000.htm#Definition
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Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older. It is a disease that destroys your sharp, central vision. You need central vision to see objects clearly and to do tasks such as reading and driving.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/maculardegeneration.html
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/maculardegeneration.html
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Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness. Non-profit organization offers advice, health tips, nationwide eye care and services directory, video presentations, DVD, message board and newsletter. ... We are facing an epidemic. Millions of unsuspecting Americans may go blind from macular degeneration. There is no...
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www.macular.org/
www.macular.org/
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Macular degeneration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Macular degeneration is a medical condition usually of older adults that results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the macula) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in “dry”...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macular_degeneration
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Age-related macular degeneration may not mean blindness; learn what you need to know about AMD types, symptoms, treatments and prevention. ... Wet and Dry Forms of Macular Degeneration...
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www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/amd.htm
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National Eye Institute's publication for people who are at higher risk for Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Encourages regular eye exams through dilated pupils. ... Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Defined...
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www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts.asp
www.nei.nih.gov/health/maculardegen/armd_facts.asp
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Macular degeneration — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, risk factors, treatment of dry macular degeneration. ... Macular degeneration doesn't cause total blindness, but it worsens your quality of life by blurring or causing a blind spot in your central vision. Clear central vision is necessary for reading,
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/macular-degeneration/DS00284
www.mayoclinic.com/health/macular-degeneration/DS00284
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