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Macula

Macula refers to the central part of the retina, which is present at the back of the eye. It is vital and responsible for the color and central vision and provides the image's fine details. It consists of more photoreceptor cells (the cells that can detect light). The macula's function is to provide a clear, sharp, straight vision.

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What are the black dots on the side of my daughter's tongue?

Query: Hello doctor,My daughter is six years old. About 10 to 11 months back we saw a very very small dark black colored dot on the side of the tongue. But now there are 4 to 5 similar-sized dots around her tongue on both sides. The size has not grown. But it is just that a new location has emerged. Lately...  Read Full »


Dr. Sunil Kumar Kothiwala

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for providing good quality images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are hyperpigmented macules. Most of the time these are asymptomatic. The cause can be hereditary or acquired (nutritional or poor hygiene or local trauma-thermal or mechanic...  Read Full »

What causes gray patches in vision?

Query: Hello doctor, I see a leaf shape gray splotch in the center of my vision on my right eye. When I look with both eyes, it goes away, but when I cover my left eye, I see it. It started last night. Is this an emergency? I am a diabetic and I take insulin Novolin 70/30 twice daily.  Read Full »


Dr. Arnab Pal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have complained about a sudden onset of gray splotch in your central vision of the right eye, which curiously disappears when you see with both eyes. Well, it seems there is definitely a problem in the central or paracentral visual field of your right eye, which ...  Read Full »

I have been diagnosed with macular degeneration. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 68 years old. I have just been diagnosed with macular degeneration. The doctor basically stated that there was nothing that could be done as this was just a part of aging. He did suggest to eat more green leafy vegetables. When I suggested Kale and dark leaf vegetable powder, he la...  Read Full »


Dr. Vaibhev Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you stated that you have been diagnosed with macular degeneration that is ARMD (age-related macular degeneration). Now, let us know what ARMD is? Macula is the most sensitive part of retina (back portion of eye) and it must be healthy to have clear vision. But, due t...  Read Full »

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