MACULAR DEGENERATION

Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss among people age 50 and older. It is also called age-related macular degeneration. Macular degeneration damages the macula, which provides sharp, central vision. The macula is the most sensitive part of the retina. It is located at the back of the eye. The retina turns light […]

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SCIENTISTS UNCOVER NEW CLUES ABOUT HOW MACULAR DEGENERATION FORMS

Calcium crystals may play key role in onset of macular degeneration. An international research team has uncovered some clues to how age-related macular degeneration (AMD) begins, and their findings could lead to new avenues of research and early diagnosis. BrightFocus-grantee Richard B. Thompson, PhD, of the University of Maryland, and co-investigator and senior author Imre […]

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