About Macular Degeneration in Poughkeepsie, Fishkill, Newburg & Middletown New York

In order to understand Macular Degeneration and how it affects vision, it is necessary to learn some facts about the anatomy of the Retina and the Macula. The Retina is an extremely complex part of the eye that is responsible for “sensing” light and images and converting them to neurological impulses that can travel to the brain and permit you to see. The center of the Retina is called the Macula. The Macula is the most sensitive area of the Retina as it contains the greatest number of rods and cones, which are the light sensitive cells we use for visual perception. The Macula is the area of the Retina that allows you to see the fine detail of objects, it allows you to recognize the features of faces, to see reading material and perceive colors. The Macula is also responsible for responsible for central or “straight ahead” vision as well as the precise vision required for driving a car.

	Anatomy of the Retina and Macula
	Types of Macular Degeneration
	Causes of Age Related Macular Degeneration
	Types of Age Related Macular Degeneration
	Diagnosis of Macular Degeneration

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