Macular degeneration (MD) is an eye condition in which the central portion of the retina called macula wears out in people over 60. Over time, macular degeneration is often the cause of vision loss in many cases. Your central vision is mainly affected when you have macular degeneration.

Central vision is the objectives you see through in front of the eyes when looking straight. Peripheral vision is the objects you see on your side when you look straight ahead.

Macular degeneration does not affect your peripheral vision but central.

Age-related macular degeneration primarily affects people who are older age. It is threatening but does not end up with complete vision loss.