During visual examination of an elderly patient,the physician notes progressive deterioration of the macula lutea.He informs the patient she will eventually experience loss of visual focus.The correct abbreviation for this condition is:

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AMD stands for Age-related Macular Degeneration, which is a condition that affects the macula lutea (the central part of the retina responsible for sharp, detailed vision) and can cause progressive loss of central vision. ENT stands for Ear, Nose, and Throat and is not related to this condition. VF could stand for various things but is not a common abbreviation for this condition. ML could stand for various things but does not relate to this specific condition.

During Visual Examination of an Elderly Patient,the Physician Notes Progressive