Restorative careQuestion 652 of 1700
Which eye condition causes a blind spot in the center of vision and is the leading cause of vision loss over 50?
- Cataracts, a cloudy lens
- Glaucoma, raised pressure on the optic nerve
- Color blindness, trouble telling colors apart
- Macular degeneration
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Correct answer: Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration blocks the center of the field of vision.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 9.7: Assisting With Sensory Deficits
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026