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What are the symptoms of macular degeneration?

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What are the symptoms of macular degeneration?

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Macular degeneration is a serious eye problem that is often difficult to detect. In this video, HealthMaker David Parke, II, MD, CEO of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, reveals the hallmark symptoms of this eye disorder.

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