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Macular degeneration

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.

Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Carol L. Karp, MD
- Ophthalmology
Last Updated August 13, 2007

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Last Updated: August 13, 2007
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