The client has deterioration of part of the retina causing loss of central vision but not affecting peripheral vision.The nurse recognizes this client is experiencing:
A)astigmatism
B)glaucoma
C)macular degeneration
D)strabismus

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Macular degeneration is the atrophy or deterioration of the macula (the point on the retina where the light rays meet).The client loses central vision;that is,there is a dark hole in the center of vision.This is usually associated with aging.The client moves the head slightly to use peripheral vision to see.

The Client Has Deterioration of Part of the Retina Causing