Macular degeneration

Etiology / Pathophysiology

• Age-related damage to the macula, with dry or wet forms.
• Central vision deteriorates while peripheral vision may remain.

Medications

No specific medication class was seeded for this card.

Nursing actions

• Teach use of Amsler grid if prescribed and report distortion.
• Promote lighting, magnification, and fall prevention.
• Support smoking cessation and eye follow-up.

Complications

• Loss of central vision
• Medication or injection complications in wet form

NCLEX cues

• Central blurred spot, straight lines look wavy.
• Peripheral vision often remains.

Memory hooks

• Macula is middle vision.

Labs / Diagnostics

• Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.

Review notes

• Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.