macula
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It affects the macula, the central region of the retina that contains tightly packed cells used for sharp, detailed color vision.
From Science Daily
Second, in the macula, where most of the seeing takes place, the normally darker red of the vision center was obscured by a smear of yellow-gray material.
From New York Times
In general, people with myopia are more likely to develop sight-threatening complications later in life like cataracts, glaucoma and degeneration of the macula, the center of the retina.
From New York Times
Another region on the retina, called the macula, is where most of the visual receptors are located.
From New York Times
The macula is the part of the eye that allows you to see straight ahead - whether to recognise faces, watch TV or read a book.
From BBC
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