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Macular degeneration is a condition that occurs at the so-called macula, the central part of the retina responsible for central vision allow as clear and detailed.

Upon a change of type of degeneration of the macula that causes vision loss and even blindness can be reached. At present there is no certainty about what actually causes the disease, but has discovered that age is one of the major risk factors.

In the case of macular degeneration, known as peripheral vision remains perfect, why the sufferer continues to perform other tasks such as move from one place to another without needing assistance of any kind. (more…)