A patient with macular degeneration struggles to read fine print. Which compensatory mechanism explains why eccentric viewing is taught to improve visual function?

💡 Explanation

Eccentric viewing trains patients to use a different retinal location for focus because macular degeneration damages central vision. This strategy exploits the relatively intact peripheral retinal photoreceptors, rather than attempting to repair the damaged macula; therefore, vision improves, rather than deteriorates.

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