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Macular degeneration is an eye condition in which the macula, a sensitive area in the retina responsible for central and detail vision, is damaged, often causing loss of central vision.

There are two types of age-related macular degeneration: dry form and wet form. The most common, dry form, usually progresses slowly and causes central vision loss. Wet form is rare and more severe. It may progress rapidly, causing significant central vision loss.

Age-related macular degeneration is most common in people over 50, but can appear as early as age 40. Symptoms include, but are not limited to:

• Blurred or fuzzy vision
• Straight lines, such as sentences on a page or telephone poles, appear wavy
• Blind spot in the center of vision
• Decreased ability to distinguish colors
• Difficulty seeing at a distance