Macular Degeneration Explained: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments. <br />Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a top cause of vision loss. The macula, part of the retina, helps you see details. When it deteriorates, small details—like clock hands—become harder to see.<br /><br />References:<br />https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/macular-degeneration/ss/slideshow-macular-degeneration<br />