Sidney is an elderly gentleman who visits the ophthalmologist (eye doctor).During his visit, the doctor notices that the central area of Sidney's retina has become pigmented and has developed thinning layers.This suggests that Sidney may have:

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The central area of the retina is called the macula. Macular degeneration is a condition where the macula degenerates, leading to loss of central vision. The pigmentation and thinning layers are characteristic of this condition. Cataracts cause clouding of the lens, glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve, and strabismus is a misalignment of the eyes.

Sidney Is an Elderly Gentleman Who Visits the Ophthalmologist (Eye