Noun. 1. age-related macular degeneration-macular degeneration that is age-related. AMD. macular degeneration-eye disease caused by degeneration of the cells of the macula lutea and results in blurred vision; can cause blindness.
What do the numbers on a tire mean? The DOT number appears on the sidewall of all tires intended for sales in the U.S., and designates the location of manufacture, the week and year of production, and the specific tire.
Tires take a serious beatingâconstant stretching as they roll along the road, exposure to harsh chemicals (gasoline, oil, acid, etc.), UV rays and heat. That rubber is suffering so that you can travel! Almost all tires will begin to exhibit small cracks in the sidewall after a short period of time. Is it time to worry? The outer layer of rubber on the sidewall is simply a sealing layer to keep the elements away from the inner (structural) part of the tireâin other words, those unsightly cracks are purely cosmetic.