Signs and symptoms
... Macular degeneration usually develops gradually and painlessly. The signs and symptoms of the disease may vary, depending on which of the two types of macular degeneration you have. With dry macular d...

Causes
... The macula is at the back of your eye in the center of your retina. You need a healthy macula for normal central vision acuity. The macula is made up of densely packed light-sensitive cells called con...

Risk factors
... Researchers don''t know the exact causes of macular degeneration, but they have identified some contributing factors, including: Age. In the United States, macular degeneration is the leading cause of...

When to seek medical advice
... Regular screening examinations can detect early signs of macular degeneration before the disease leads to vision loss. But if you notice any changes to your central vision or your ability to see color...

Screening and diagnosis
... To determine whether you have macular degeneration, you''ll undergo a thorough eye examination. One of the things your eye doctor looks for while examining the inside of your eye is the presence of dr...