The gradual breakdown of the light-sensitive area of the retina is known as
A) cataracts.
B) glaucoma.
C) macular degeneration.
D) nearsightedness.

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Macular degeneration is a condition where the central part of the retina (macula) degenerates over time, leading to gradual loss of central vision. This condition is more common in people over the age of 50 and can lead to significant visual impairment. Cataracts involve clouding of the eye's natural lens, glaucoma is a condition where increased pressure within the eye damages the optic nerve, and nearsightedness (myopia) is a refractive error where objects in the distance appear blurry. None of these conditions involve the gradual breakdown of the light-sensitive area of the retina.

The Gradual Breakdown of the Light-Sensitive Area of the Retina