Macular degeneration results from changes in the central retina (macula) that is responsible for the most detailed portions of your vision. This condition is the leading cause of blindness in America and affects Caucasians more often then Non-Caucasians. There are two forms of macular degeneration, wet and dry, with the dry form comprising ninety percent of the cases seen. This condition tends to progress gradually and begins with distorted central vision and sometimes a central 'blind spot' that moves with the eye and is evident in both light and dark situations. Medications, lifestyle changes, nutritional supplements, and sometimes surgical intervention are needed to manage this condition. Because it affects the central retina it has a very noticeable impact on the quality of what the individual sees. Once damage is done it is not reversible, but there are many vision aids and low vision devices to assist those who have more advanced forms of this disorder. Frequent monitoring of the condition is needed to avoid rapid progression.