ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Macular telangiectasia

Macular telangiectasia is a big and hard word that means there is something going on with a part of your eye called the macula. The macula is like a special camera in your eye that helps you see all the details in things that are right in front of you.

Sometimes, the little blood vessels in the macula get bigger and twisty and that can make it harder for you to see things clearly. It's like looking through a dirty window or a piece of wrinkly plastic.

This can happen for many reasons, like age or genetics, but it usually happens slowly over time. It can cause problems with your vision, like trouble seeing colors, or things looking blurry or distorted.

Doctors can check your eyes to see if there is anything going on with your macula and if there is, they can help you figure out a plan to keep your eyes healthy and your vision clear.