Condition
Senile macular degeneration (SMD)
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 26 April 20051 min read
Alternative names
Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD or AMD); Macular degeneration
Definition
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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Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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