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Macula

Macula, which is short for macula lutea or "yellow spot", is the central portion of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive membrane that lines the inside of your eye. The macula is the part of retina that is responsible for the majority of your vision.

Dr. Tim Conradreviewed this

Ophthalmology 36 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

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