maculära
Maculära refers to the macula, the central region of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed central vision. This area enables tasks such as reading, recognizing faces, and discerning fine color and detail. The macula surrounds the fovea centralis, a small pit in the center of the retina that contains a very high density of cone photoreceptors and provides the highest visual acuity.
Anatomically, the macula spans roughly 5 to 6 millimeters in diameter. It contains macular pigment, a yellowish
Clinically, the macula is a common focus of eye diseases. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading
Treatment and management depend on the condition. Anti-VEGF injections are standard for neovascular AMD and some