When the layers of the retina start thinning and the tiny blood vessels of the eye rupture, it leads to a condition in which central vision becomes faded, distorted, or blurred. It is the leading cause of late-onset visual impairment and legal blindness in people over the age of 50. This disorder is called:
A) floaters
B) glaucoma
C) macular degeneration
D) cataracts

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Macular degeneration, specifically age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is characterized by the thinning of the retina's layers and the rupture of tiny blood vessels, leading to central vision loss. It is a major cause of vision impairment and legal blindness in individuals over 50.

When the Layers of the Retina Start Thinning and the Tiny