Retinal-bio-amine Synthesis Related to Age-related Macular Degeneration

Authors

Matthew Sparks, Brigham Young University
Dr. Heidi Vollmer-Snarr, Brigham Young University

Keywords

retinal-bio-amine, Age-related Macular Degeneration, AMD, disease

College

Marriott School of Management

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause for blindness among the world’s elderly population1. As the central region of the retina, known as the macula, is damaged and begins to deteriorate, central vision becomes clouded. This vision loss progresses until the affected person becomes completely and permanently blind. To date, AMD is an incurable disease.

Recommended Citation

Sparks, Matthew and Vollmer-Snarr, Dr. Heidi (2013) "Retinal-bio-amine Synthesis Related to Age-related Macular Degeneration," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2510.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2510