An individual complains to you that she has found it increasingly difficult to see well enough to do her needlepoint. She states there is no pain but she has noticed a blind spot in the center of her vision. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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The individual's symptoms of a blind spot in the center of vision and difficulty seeing to do needlepoint are consistent with macular degeneration, which is a common cause of vision loss in older adults. Glaucoma typically causes peripheral vision loss and may be associated with eye pain. Diabetic retinopathy also typically presents with no pain but may have symptoms of blurry or fluctuating vision. Age related vision loss is a general term and does not specifically describe the individual's blind spot in the center of her vision.

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