macular degeneration

noun

Ophthalmology.

1. degeneration of the central portion of the retina, resulting in a loss of sharp vision.

macular degeneration

noun

1. pathological changes in the macula lutea, resulting in loss of central vision: a common cause of blindness in the elderly

macular degeneration

1. A progressive condition, usually seen in the elderly, characterized by a gradual loss of vision in the central area of the visual field and eventual blindness.

Example Sentences

Kelly Pardy was born with juvenile macular degeneration - a visual impairment that affects her central vision.

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Smoking also at least doubles the risk of macular degeneration, which Evelyn developed.

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But even grappling with macular degeneration, Oliphant refuses to look away.

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Her chief obstacle to more theatre work was her eyesight, she had macular degeneration, which made the stage increasingly difficult.

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Since RUNX1 is active in other diseases, the researchers also hope to apply their mRNA system and RUNX1-Trap therapy to treat other retinal conditions like wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

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