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What is Macular Degeneration?

Small yellow deposits, known as drusen, form under the macula.
Formation of drusen may take months or years.

Photograph of the Retina showing Macula with Drusen

Photograph of the retina showing macula with drusen

Close-up of the Macula with Drusen


Close-up of the macula with drusen.

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