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:
A) ENT
B) VF
C) AMD
D) ML
C
Explanation: AMD stands for age-related macular degeneration.
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