Macular Degeneration

The Macular Degeneration topic includes research on the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the eye diseases macular degeneration and Stargardt disease. Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness among Americans over 50 years old.

In the early stages of macular degeneration, cholesterol deposits under the retina increase inflammation and other damaging processes that lead to gradual loss of central vision. “Dry” macular degeneration can turn into “wet” macular degeneration, in which abnormal blood vessel growth damages vision.