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Macular degeneration is one of those conditions people often hear about in passing, then shrug off because it does not announce itself with pain or redness. That quiet beginning is exactly what makes it so dangerous. The macula, the small central area of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision, can deteriorate gradually while the rest of the eye continues to function well enough to mask the problem. A person may still walk around safely, recognize faces at a dista