macula
noun
mac·u·la
ˈma-kyə-lə 
plural maculae
ˈma-kyə-ˌlē
-ˌlī
also maculas
-ˌlī
also maculas
2
a
: an anatomical structure having the form of a spot differentiated from surrounding tissues
b
: a small yellowish area lying slightly lateral to the center of the retina that is made up mostly of cones (see cone entry 1 sense 3a), plays a key role in visual acuity, and has the fovea at its center
called also macula lutea, yellow spot
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Damage to the macula is one of the leading causes of vision loss.8
Anti-VEGF injections block VEGF to prevent eye damage and preserve your vision.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024
May Promote Eye Health Spinach contains lutein and zeaxanthin (carotenoids), which accumulate in the retina, particularly in the macula, and are known as macular pigments.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Diabetic macular edema: This is characterized by swelling of your macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024
This occurs when the macula, a part of the retina, is damaged.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024
May Promote Eye Health Spinach contains lutein and zeaxanthin (carotenoids), which accumulate in the retina, particularly in the macula, and are known as macular pigments.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
Diabetic macular edema: This is characterized by swelling of your macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 18 July 2024
This occurs when the macula, a part of the retina, is damaged.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2024
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macula
noun
mac·u·la
ˈmak-yə-lə
1
: a spot or blotch
especially
: macule sense 2
2
: an anatomical structure having the form of a spot differentiated from surrounding tissues: as
a
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