Macular degeneration
| Macular degeneration | |
|---|---|
| Term | Macular degeneration |
| Short definition | macular degeneration - (pronounced) (MA-kyoo-ler dee-JEH-neh-RAY-shun) A condition in which there is a slow breakdown of cells in the center of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye). This blocks vision in the center of the eye and can cause problems with activities like reading and driving. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
macular degeneration - (pronounced) (MA-kyoo-ler dee-JEH-neh-RAY-shun) A condition in which there is a slow breakdown of cells in the center of the retina (the light-sensitive layers of nerve tissue at the back of the eye). This blocks vision in the center of the eye and can cause problems with activities like reading and driving. Macular degeneration is most commonly seen in people over the age of 50. Also known as age-related macular degeneration, AMD and AMD
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