Examples of macular degeneration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s because your optometrist or ophthalmologist will look for eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration—conditions that are often symptomless, says Dr. Parker. — Meghan Rabbitt, Good Housekeeping, 13 Oct. 2021 As with most eye conditions, the earlier macular degeneration is detected, the better. — Meghan Rabbitt, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2021 Those suffering from macular degeneration may, therefore, benefit from zinc supplementation, but should consult their doctor. — Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 23 Feb. 2021 Genetics may be partly to blame for a macular degeneration diagnosis, but lifestyle habits are also at play: people who smoke, are obese, or eat poor diets are often at greater risk of developing the condition. — Meghan Rabbitt, Good Housekeeping, 14 Oct. 2021 So Unity is taking aim at glaucoma, macular degeneration, and arthritis; the fridge in its lab is stocked with human eyeballs and knee cartilage. — Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2021 The app can’t detect serious eye issues, like macular degeneration or cancer. — Boone Ashworth, Wired, 19 July 2021 Spinach has plenty of lutein, which is believed to support eye health and reduce the incidence of macular degeneration, a concern mostly of people 55 or older. — Gregory Mcnamee, CNN, 1 July 2021 In 2019, the Part B program’s biggest drug expenditure, at $2.9 billion, was for Eylea, which treats macular degeneration, followed by $2.7 billion for the cancer drug Keytruda. — New York Times, 8 June 2021

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“Macular degeneration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/macular%20degeneration. Accessed 19 Jan. 2022.

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