Central Scotoma
The scotoma, or central blind spot, can be due to geographic atrophy or to the damage of photoreceptor cells from choroidal neovascularization (leaking blood vessels). Macular Degeneration PictureIn this macular degeneration picture from the National Eye Institute, you will get an idea of what someone sees who has advanced macular degeneration - there is normal side or peripheral vision, with a black or gray spot right in the middle of one's vision. This loss of central or straight ahead vision makes it difficult to recognize faces or to read.
Macular Degeneration SymptomsMacular degeneration symptoms develop when there is eye degeneration to the macula lutea - a tiny spot in the back of the retina.The macula lutea is responsible for our central vision. As macular degeneration progresses the photoreceptor cells, especially the cone cells, often die because of problems with getting oxygen and nutrients to the cells and waste products building up. Symptoms of macular degeneration also develop when abnormal,leaky blood vessels start to grow and leak fluid causing damage and degeneration to the cone cells. Go from Central Scotoma to Macular Degeneration Symptoms
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