Understand how dry macular degeneration occurs. Dry macular degeneration is due to a degeneration of the cells in the retina. The degeneration or dying of these cells and the lack of excess fluid gives it its dry name.
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Kilwa Kisiwani grew rich and powerful because it was well placed on trading routes between Africa, China, India, and Arabia. Gold, porcelain, quartz, ivory, and other valuable treasures all passed through the island.