Macular Degeneration

A progressive eye condition affecting the macula — the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision. It is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over 50 in developed countries. Macular degeneration gradually destroys central vision while peripheral vision typically remains, making activities like reading, driving, and recognizing faces increasingly difficult. In digital accessibility, it is one of the most common conditions requiring screen magnification, and users with this condition often need to develop eccentric viewing strategies to read on-screen content.