Macular degeneration occurs as a result of:
A) loss of lens accommodation.
B) detachment of the retina.
C) increased intraocular pressure.
D) impaired blood supply leading to cellular waste accumulation and ischemia.

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Macular degeneration is primarily caused by impaired blood supply to the macula, leading to the accumulation of cellular waste and ischemia, which damages the retinal cells.

Macular Degeneration Occurs as a Result Of