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What type of macular degeneration is characterized by the term "wet/dry"?

a. Apex of the cornea
b. Wet/dry
c. Aniseikonia
d. Down

The correct answer is: b. Wet/dry

Wet/dry macular degeneration refers to the two types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) wet AMD and dry AMD. Wet AMD is characterized by the growth of abnormal blood vessels under the macula, while dry AMD is caused by the thinning of the macula. Option A refers to the apex of the cornea, which is unrelated to macular degeneration. Option C refers to aniseikonia, a condition that affects the size and shape of images, but it is also unrelated to macular degeneration. Option D refers to "down," which does not provide any relevant information. Overall, option B is the most accurate answer as it specifically mentions the term "wet/dry" which is commonly used to describe the two types of AMD.