AMD is caused by the wearing down of the macula, a small part of the retina. It leads to a progressive loss of central vision. Central vision enables us to clearly see colors, details, and shapes.
Macular telangiectasia, sometimes referred to as idiopathic juxtafoveal macular telangiectasia, is a disease that affects the part of the eye called the macula, causing degradation or loss of central ...
1-3,10 DME occurs when damaged blood vessels leak into and cause swelling in the macula – the central area of the retina responsible for the sharp vision needed for reading and driving.