Drusen

Drusen are small yellow or white deposits that can build up in your eyes. They are kind of like little bumps that can form in the part of your eye called the macula. The macula is the part of your eye that helps you see things that are straight ahead of you and it is really important for reading and recognizing faces.

Drusen can be found in the eyes of lots of people, especially as they get older. They are usually not harmful, but some people with drusen may experience changes in their vision over time. If you have a lot of drusen or they are very large, your eye doctor may want to monitor your eyes more closely to make sure they are not causing any problems.

There are two types of drusen: hard and soft. Hard drusen are typically smaller and more common, and they don't usually cause any vision problems. Soft drusen tend to be larger and can be a sign of a more serious condition called macular degeneration. If your eye doctor tells you that you have soft drusen, it's important to talk to them about how to manage your eye health.