Macular Degeneration is a gradual degeneration of the macula –
the portion of the retina that is the focal point of our vision.
It is the second most frequent cause of optical impairment in
people 65 years and older. Tobacco smoking and cardiovascular
conditions such as high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis,
environmental toxins as well as exposure to UV lights are linked
to deterioration of the macula. There are two types of age
related macular degeneration atrophic (dry) and neovascular
(wet). Of these - atrophic is the more common one of the two
types. + Read more > In this form of macular degeneration a
substance called lipofuscin accumulates in the lining of the
retina. Neovascular macular degeneration is much less common and
is caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels. Mascular
degeneration can be treated successfully if recognized in the
early stages of the disease. Zinc, Selenium, Grape seed extract,
Vitamin A, C & E and Beta-Carotene and other antioxidants help
to protect against free radical da