01/12/2025
The Role of the Retina and Macula in Clear Vision
Your retina captures light, and your macula focuses it into the sharp, central image you see.
When the macula deteriorates — as in AMD — your central vision fades, while your peripheral vision remains intact.
This is why people with AMD can still move around but struggle to read or recognize faces.
A PUBLIC ADVISORY FROM THE PHILIPPINE ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY:Beware of unproven eye medicine, eye drops, and eye devices that are being peddled as a cure-all or prevention of different eye conditions. Consult your ophthalmologist for the proper care of your eyes.