A substantial loss of cells in the center area of the retina causing blurring and eventual loss of central vision is called ______.

A) retinopathy
B) visual atrophy
C) cataracts
D) macular degeneration

Macular Degeneration

A medical condition affecting the retina, leading to vision loss, primarily in older adults, characterized by the deterioration of the central portion of the retina known as the macula.

Visual Atrophy

The deterioration or weakening of vision or visual capacity, often due to the degeneration of optic structures.

Cataracts

A condition characterized by the clouding of the eye's lens, leading to diminished vision, and often associated with aging.