Macular
Macular
Macular (/mækjʊlər/), derived from the Latin word "macula", meaning "spot", is a term used in medicine to describe anything related to the macula, a small area in the center of the retina that is responsible for sharp, central vision.
Definition
The term "macular" is often used in the context of eye diseases that affect the macula, such as macular degeneration, macular edema, and macular hole. These conditions can lead to vision loss if not treated promptly.
Related Terms
- Macula: A small area in the center of the retina that is responsible for sharp, central vision.
- Macular degeneration: A medical condition which may result in blurred or no vision in the center of the visual field.
- Macular edema: A condition in which fluid and protein deposits collect on or under the macula, causing it to thicken and swell.
- Macular hole: A small break in the macula, located in the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue called the retina.
- Macular pucker: Scar tissue that has formed on the eye's macula, located in the center of the retina.
- Macular dystrophy: A rare genetic eye disorder that causes vision loss.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macular
- Wikipedia's article - Macular
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