US Medical Term · conditions
Macular Degeneration
Degeneración macular
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Macular Degeneration |
| Spanish (Español) | Degeneración macular |
| Chinese (中文) | 黃斑部退化 |
| Korean (한국어) | 황반변성 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Thoái hóa điểm vàng |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Macular degeneration |
| Portuguese (Português) | Degeneração macular |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | จอประสาทตาเสื่อม |
| Japanese (日本語) | 加齢黄斑変性 |
What it means
Macular degeneration is a disease that damages 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 the US. There are two types: dry (more common, slower progression) and wet (less common, faster and more severe). Symptoms include blurry central vision, distorted lines, and difficulty reading or recognizing faces. Risk factors include age, smoking, and family history. While there is no cure, treatments like anti-VEGF injections can slow progression of wet AMD.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have been having trouble reading and my eye doctor says I have macular degeneration.
He tenido dificultad para leer y mi oftalmólogo dice que tengo degeneración macular.
What is the difference between dry and wet macular degeneration?
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la degeneración macular seca y la húmeda?
Are there vitamins or supplements that can slow macular degeneration?
¿Hay vitaminas o suplementos que puedan frenar la degeneración macular?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
H35 Other retinal disordersRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026