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

/ măk′yə-lər /

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

Nicks also revealed she has been dealing with a health condition called wet macular degeneration that colors her vision.

From Salon

The only thing that seems to trouble her is the macular degeneration that has dimmed her eyesight.

From Seattle Times

Second, it analyzed optical coherence tomography images of the retina, where it practiced identifying a buildup called Drusen that may be an early sign of macular degeneration.

From Science Daily

Vera, who only has peripheral vision, stopped going to watch the Reds after she was diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2012.

From BBC

Q: When I asked my retina specialist about saffron, she said I should keep taking it because there is evidence it might help age-related macular degeneration.

From Seattle Times