If a patient develops macular degeneration affecting primarily the central fovea, which consequence is most likely regarding their vision?

💡 Explanation

Macular degeneration damages photoreceptors in the macula, especially the fovea where cones are concentrated. Because the fovea is essential for central vision, its damage leads to loss of central visual field, therefore this is the most likely effect, rather than affecting night vision or peripheral color perception.

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