Macular Degeneration - Aging

What is macular degeneration in relation to free radicals and oxidation, as discussed in the previous BLOG?

The Macquarie Dictionary defines "macula" (noun) as a spot in the skin (adjective ) "macular", which is impurities.

Macular degeneration refers to a disease that affects central vision and leads to loss of vision, usually through spots or impurities forming behind the eye. Other symptoms are seen as "age spots" such as typically seen on the back of hands.

Although there are forms of macular degeneration that strike young people, the condition occurs most commonly in people who are over 60 years of age. This disorder is thus called age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Age-related macular degeneration was formerly called "senile macular degeneration." This term was misinterpreted by many senior citizens as an unflattering reference and it has been discarded. "Senile" has been replaced by "age-related."

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