macular degeneration

noun

: progressive deterioration of the macula resulting in a gradual loss of the central part of the visual field

especially : age-related macular degeneration

Examples of macular degeneration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Compelling evidence shows that multivitamins combining beta carotene, vitamins C and E, copper, and zinc delay progression of macular degeneration after the condition has been diagnosed. —Matt Fuchs, Time, 24 Sep. 2025

There are two types of macular degeneration—dry AMD and wet AMD. —Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 18 Sep. 2025

Page also suggests that patients protect their eyes from UV rays, whether by limiting exposure or wearing sunglasses, and regularly see an eye specialist to monitor for issues like chronic dry eye, glaucoma and macular degeneration. —Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025

Smoking increases your risk of macular degeneration, cataracts, and optic nerve damage. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for macular degeneration

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Medical Definition

macular degeneration

noun

: progressive deterioration of the macula of the eye resulting in a gradual loss of the central part of the visual field

especially : age-related macular degeneration