The macula helps send images from your eye’s optic nerve to your brain. If you have a damaged macula, your brain can’t understand or read the images that your eyes see. Many people with macular degeneration don’t have symptoms until the disease progresses. You may experience: Being less able to see in low light. Blurred vision. Problems or changes in the way you see colors. Low vision. Straight lines that you see as curving or wavy. If you’re looking at lines that you know should be straight but they appear wavy or curved, you should contact an eye care provider. Blank spots or dark spots in your field of vision.