Question

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected dry macular degeneration. The nurse is aware that dry macular degeneration is a result of which of the following?

Group of answer choices

Light sensitive cells in macula break down.

Development of new vessels in macula which leak.

Loss of vision due to increased pressure on optic nerve.

Damage to the retina.

Answer 1

The correct answer: Light-sensitive cells in the macula break down.

The condition develops as the eye ages. Dry macular degeneration affects the macula — an area of the retina that's responsible for clear vision in your direct line of sight. Over time tissue in your macula may thin and break down.

Incorrect Options

Development of new vessels in the macula which leak - Occurs in Wet Macular Degeneration

Loss of vision due to increased pressure on the optic nerve. - Occurs in Glaucoma

Retinal damage - Macula, the part of retina is affected in dry macular degeneration