Wet Macular Edema
Macular degeneration is an eye disorder that slowly destroys sharp, central vision. This makes it difficult to see fine details and read.
The disease is most common in people over age 60, which is why it is often called age-related macular degeneration.
Alternative Names
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD); AMD; senile macular degeneration (SMD) is an older name that is no longer in common use.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The retina is the inner layer...
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Edema
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Macular Degeneration
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