
By Dr. James Howenstine, MD.
'Macular degeneration is one of the most feared diseases of the elderly because of its devastating effects on vision. The macula is the site where light rays entering the eye are focused. Damage to this portion of the retina is crucial because all the fine detail of vision occurs in this portion of the retina. Age related macular degeneration afflicts about 2 million persons over the age of 60. It is the leading cause of blindness in this age bracket.'
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