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Vitelliform macular dystrophy damages cells essential for clear vision.
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Macular Hole
Macular hole is a small break in the macula that usually requires treatment.
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Macular Pucker
Epiretinal Membrane refers to scar tissue affecting central vision.
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Macular Telangiectasia
MacTel is a disorder of the blood vessels supplying the retina.
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Myopic Macular Degeneration
Myopic macular degeneration can occur in people who are very short-sighted.
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PVD and Floaters
Posterior vitreous detachment does not typically cause sight loss.
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