Age-related macular degeneration 1969-2004: A 35-year personal perspective

Because of an aging population and the lack of highly effective treatments, late AMD remains a major unsolved problem. However, there is extensive research being conducted with support from the National Eye Institute and from industry. There is also great interest in prevention trials. Accordingly, the author is optimistic that over the next 35 years there will be significant improvements in our ability to prevent severe vision loss from late AMD.