A scene as it might look to a person with macular degeneration. Vision loss in early cases of macular degeneration is so gradual that most people do not notice it. Pain is not usually experienced. As the disease progresses, vision may be blurred and objects may appear distorted. Patients may complain of missing letters in words or difficulty seeing smaller print.
Macular Degeneration
From Troy Bedinghaus, O.D., About.com
Updated October 09, 2007
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Macular degeneration.
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