Macular Drusen: Pathophysiology, Ophthalmological Diagnosis, and Retinal Health
1. Introduction Macular drusen are small, yellow or white extracellular deposits of lipid and protein that accumulate beneath the retina, specifically within the macula, the specialized central region of the eye responsible for high-acuity, detailed vision. The bottom line is that while a few small drusen are a normal, benign consequence of the aging process, … Read more