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Macular degeneration

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Illustration of 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.

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Last Updated: 08/13/2007