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Central vision loss with wavy straight lines
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-06-06. It presents "Central vision loss with wavy straight lines" as a Medium Ophthalmology puzzle. The final answer is Macular Degeneration.
Answer
Macular Degeneration
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Six clues
Clue 1
A 73-year-old can see the room edges but struggles to read faces.
Clue 2
Straight lines look wavy on a grid.
Clue 3
Peripheral vision is less affected than central vision.
Clue 4
The damaged area sits in the center of the retina.
Clue 5
Age is a major clue in this fictional case.
Clue 6
The answer names degeneration of that central retinal region.
Plain-language explanation
Macular degeneration affects the macula, the central part of the retina used for sharp central vision. Clues include trouble reading, distorted lines, and central vision loss.
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