Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a common eye condition. More than 40% of Americans can't see clearly at a distance because their eye is longer than normal. Usually myopia doesn't cause any problems ...

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Macular degeneration and macular dystrophy are eye conditions affecting the center of the retina. Although they share overlapping symptoms, their root causes and treatments differ. Macular ...

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

The macula is the center part of your retina. It gives you your central vision, what you see right in front of you. When the macula is damaged, you can still see around the edges of your vision, ...

Macular degeneration affects the macula, a part of the retina at the back of the eye. Doctors often refer to it as age-related macular degeneration (AMD). There are two types of macular degeneration: ...

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Macular degeneration (MD) is characterised by the progressive breakdown of the macula, the portion of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision, leading to visual distortion or loss.