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 of the eye and can lead to progressive loss of visual focus. AD stands for Alzheimer's disease, Ast. could refer to asthma, and AU is an abbreviation for both ears. None of these conditions are related to the progressive deterioration of the macula lutea seen in this patient.

During Visual Examination of an Elderly Patient, the Physician Notes