Chapter 3
Pictorial Descriptions of Macular Degeneration
The Healthy EyeCross Sections
Macula
The central zone of the retina where the most critical vision is enabled is called the macula
- Fovea
- Retina
- RPE
- Bruch's Membrane
- Choroid
Retina receives nutrients and oxygen via pumps contained in the RPE (Retinal Pigment Epithelium)
Retina disposes of waste material & fluids