Which is an age-related disease with loss of central vision?
A) macular degeneration
B) papilledema
C) retinitis pigmentosa
D) presbyopia
A
Explanation: A) Correct! The macula is the area of greatest visual acuity in the center of the visual field.
B) Papilledema occurs at the optic disk, which does not affect central vision.
C) Retinitis pigmentosa causes vision loss in all parts of the visual field.
D) Presbyopia is an age-related disease, but it causes blurriness, not loss of central vision.
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