date:Aug 30, 2012
of greatest visual acuity, is populated purely by cones and is the targeted region in age related macular degeneration (AMD). Hence, in this respect, vitamin D3 treatment may have a more significant impact on the aging human retina and its visual function than that in rodents.
AMD
The macula is a yellow spot of about five millimeters diameter on the retina. As we age, levels of the pigments in the macula decrease naturally, thereby increasing the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).