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

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

Cloudy vision can develop due to underlying health conditions such as cataracts, macular degeneration, or inflammatory eye condtions. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025

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

Eggs also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, two antioxidants that concentrate in the retina and can help prevent problems such as macular degeneration and cataracts. —Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 25 Apr. 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