Symptoms of macular degeneration and how to diagnose it
The macular degeneration is a disease of the eye which is impaired an area of the retina known as the macula. The retina is the structure in charge of converting the light beams from an image into electrical impulses, which are sent as nerve signals to areas of the brain for interpretation and recognition.
The macula is located in the posterior part of the retina with an extension of approximately 5 mm in diameter, with a central area known as the fovea, which has special histological characteristics that differentiate it from other areas of the retina.