What kind of basic research about macular degeneration is underway at eye research facilities around the country?
Many eye centers are devoted to the study of eye disease, visual dysfunction, and blindness. To work toward a cure for macular degeneration, they are studying the anatomy, physiology, and development of the retina at the tissue, cellular and molecular levels in both healthy and diseased eyes. Laboratory and clinical researchers work closely together to devise new strategies in our fight against macular degeneration. New optical technology is being developed to observe and measure the condition of the eye as well as new techniques to study the vision process. Research to develop low vision aids for patients with macular degeneration and other eye diseases is also going on. The National Eye Institute is currently funding the first large study on the effects of nutrition and macular degeneration. Other smaller studies have shown great promise, even with marginal amounts of nutritional supplementation.
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