A Glimpse on Macula Degeneration Written By Jimoh Huzamat Adejoke. Geriatrics refers to the medical care and health dealings of old people. It is a branch of medicine that focuses on health promotion, prevention, treatment of diseases and disabilities in later life. Macula is a sensitive part of the eye where vision takes place and it is located in the retina. It handles the most specific part of the images directly in front of you. Macular Degeneration occurs when there is deterioration of the central portion of the Retina, this causes reduction in central vision and relatively on the peripheral vision. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss and aging is the biggest risk factor. Age Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) is the most common cause of severe and irreversible vision loss in elderly people. It is estimated that 20 to 25 million people suffer from ARMD worldwide, of which 8 million people experience blindness. It is currently considered as an incurable disease bu