Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Macular degeneration is a problem with a part of the retina called the macula. The macula is responsible for the vision that is straight ahead of you, having clear vision, your ability to see faces, to read, and to drive. The macula deteriorates or degenerates with macular degeneration, and you can lose the ability to do these things. Macular degeneration tends to occur after the age of 50, and has a tendency to run in families. There are two types of AMD.