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Macular Degeneration

Degenerative changes in the RETINA usually of older adults which results in a loss of vision in the center of the visual field (the MACULA LUTEA) because of damage to the retina. It occurs in dry and wet forms.

Year introduced: 1979(1975)

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Tree Number(s): C11.768.585.439

MeSH Unique ID: D008268

Entry Terms:

  • Degeneration, Macular
  • Macular Degenerations
  • Macular Dystrophy
  • Dystrophy, Macular
  • Macular Dystrophies
  • Maculopathy
  • Maculopathies
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Age Related Macular Degeneration
  • Age-Related Macular Degenerations
  • Age-Related Maculopathies
  • Age Related Maculopathies
  • Age-Related Maculopathy
  • Age Related Maculopathy
  • Maculopathies, Age-Related
  • Maculopathy, Age-Related
  • Maculopathy, Age Related
  • Macular Degeneration, Age-Related
  • Macular Degeneration, Age Related

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