Macular Degeneration Is a Visual Disturbance Most Commonly Due To

question 17

Multiple Choice

Macular degeneration is a visual disturbance most commonly due to:

• A) Sudden head trauma
• B) Ischemia of the central retinal artery
• C) Elevated intraocular pressure
• D) Physiological aging

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Definitions:

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