degeneration
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In the United States, age-related macular degeneration is one of the most common causes of permanent vision loss in adults who are 60 and older.
From Science Daily
Wyeth and Maxfield Parrish—retained critical and popular esteem, but most were ignored by middle-class tastemakers or maligned as conduits of cultural degeneration.
As of now, there are no treatment options for FTD, a disorder involving the progressive degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes, which may affect language, emotions and behavior.
From Salon
The esteemed actor has been struggling with age-related macular degeneration, which causes the gradual loss of vision, for more than a decade, first revealing her diagnosis in 2012.
From Los Angeles Times
The 88-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who has spoken about her macular degeneration before, says now it’s making it “impossible” to continue acting.
From Seattle Times
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