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 Kiswani translates literally as Kilwa on the Island. It lies across a 2km wide channel from Kilwa Masoko, the main town, and is accessible by dhow from the mainland. The island is famous for its historical ruins, in remarkably good condition and dating back to as early as the 11th century.