You are interviewing an elderly patient about his eyesight. He tells you that he has good peripheral vision, but has diminished central vision. You should suspect:

A) glaucoma.
B) macular degeneration.
C) proprioception.
D) confabulation.


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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