A.

Advanced macular degeneration, n.

The loss of central vision in one or both eyes resulting from damage to the macula, a small area near the center of the retina.

Amsler grid, n.
Antioxidants, n.
AREDS, abbrev.
AREDS2, abbrev.

B.

Beta-carotene, n.

C.

Central vision, n.

D.

Drusen, n.
Dry macular degeneration, n.

L.

Lutein, n.

M.

Macula, n.
Moderate-to-advanced AMD, n.

N.

National Eye Institute (NEI), n.

O.

Ophthalmologist, n.
Optometrist, n.

R.

Retina, n.
Retinal specialist, n.

S.

Supplements, n.

V.

Vitamin C, n.
Vitamin E, n.

W.

Wet macular degeneration, n.

Z.

Zeaxanthin, n.
Zinc, n.

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