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This article is from the Vision and Eye
Care FAQ, by grants@research.canon.com.au (Grant Sayer) with
numerous contributions by others.
5.2 Macular Degeneration
The macular is the innermost part of the central retina; an area where the
retina has the highest concentration of cones (sensory apparatus of vision).
The degeneration which occurs within this area of the retina can be due to
a breakdown of the retinal receptor cells, leakage of exudate between the
retinal layers and occasionally destructive bleeding.
As a result of the changes to the retina there is a decrease in central vision,
often with little to no involvement in the peripheral retina. Hand magnifiers,
spectacle magnifiers and low vision aids can be used by the patient to assist
with reading.
More information can be obtained from the National Eye Institute located
in Bethesda, MD on (301)496-4000.
Internet Resources include:
URL: http://ops.ophth.uiowa.edu
(contains 2 pages including photographs of macular degeneration conditions)
URL: http://pharminfo.com/pubs/msb/amd.html
(information on preventing macular degeneration with dietary carotenoids
a medical sciences bulletin)
URL: http://www.pharmatech.com/ind.html
( medical research and development with information on Ophthalmic research)
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