The disease macular degeneration is characterized by a gradual loss of vision as a result of degeneration of the macula lutea. considering the type of cells located in the macula lutea, which type of vision do you think a sufferer of macular degeneration would lose? why
Macula is the part of the retina that is responsible for visual acuity. The macula lutea contains high concentration of cones, which are light sensitive cells in the retina which makes detailed central vision possible. Therefore, a person who is suffering from macular degeneration will lose central vision. This is because, the part that is responsible for central vision is the one deteriorating.Â
