Macular Degeneration (MD)
Macular Degeneration is a condition that damages the macula, the central part of the retina. The macula is responsible for central vision and the ability to see in detail.
When the macula is damaged, the eye loses its ability to see detail, such as small print, facial features or small objects. The damaged parts of the macula often cause scotomas, or localized areas of vision loss. When you look at things with the damaged area, objects may seem to fade or disappear. Straight lines or edges may appear wavy.
Impact of Macular Degeneration
MD causes the perception of objects or people in a direct line of vision to be partially impaired. Individuals may trip over objects or not recognize people in front of them. They also might not make eye contact when conversing with others or be capable of "lip-reading" (a helpful practice which assist us in communication). Tasks involving small objects and intricate manual work may also be difficult to execute. Colour vision might be impaired to varying degrees with involvement of the macula, specifically in the identification of reds and greens.
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