<P> Whereas loss of peripheral vision may go unnoticed for some time , damage to the macula will result in loss of central vision , which is usually immediately obvious . The progressive destruction of the macula is a disease known as macular degeneration and can sometimes lead to the creation of a macular hole . Macular holes are rarely caused by trauma , but if a severe blow is delivered it can burst the blood vessels going to the macula , destroying it . </P>
<P> Whereas loss of peripheral vision may go unnoticed for some time , damage to the macula will result in loss of central vision , which is usually immediately obvious . The progressive destruction of the macula is a disease known as macular degeneration and can sometimes lead to the creation of a macular hole . Macular holes are rarely caused by trauma , but if a severe blow is delivered it can burst the blood vessels going to the macula , destroying it . </P>
a progressive degeneration of the macula lutea of the retina is called
a progressive degeneration of the macula lutea of the retina is called
macular degeneration
macular degeneration