Who discovered macular degeneration?

There is no one individual who can be solely credited with the discovery of macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition that develops with aging and the contributions of many individuals have advanced our understanding of the disease throughout history. Early observations and descriptions of AMD-like features can be traced back to the 19th century with prominent contributions from physicians and ophthalmologists such as Albrecht von Graefe, Julius Jacobson, and August von Rothmund.