Macular degeneration is an ocular disorder that gradually ends central and acute vision, it is characterized by difficulty in making details visible.
The ophthalmologist is a doctor who specializes in eye and vision care.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
The geriatrician is a medical specialist in problems and diseases of the elderly.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats macular degeneration you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.