Campaign seeks to fight eye disease among seniors

Macular degeneration is a threat that Chinese society needs to pay more attention to, a key health association has said.

Also known as age-related macular degeneration, the condition occurs due to damage to the macula of the retina, and often results in blurred or loss of central vision in one or both eyes.

The disease typically occurs in people older than 45, while genetic factors and an unhealthy lifestyle, including smoking, also play a role.