If a patient experiences retinal detachment affecting primarily the macula, which consequence follows regarding their vision?

💡 Explanation

Macular detachment primarily impacts central visual acuity because the macula contains a high concentration of cones responsible for detailed central vision; therefore, the primary consequence is a sharp decline in the ability to see fine details, rather than affecting peripheral or night vision which are functions of rods.

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