Dietary Polyphenols in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Protection against Oxidative Stress and Beyond

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The normal macula located in the central part of the retina contains retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells closely interacting with the underlying choroid (not shown) and overlying photoreceptors (PR). Fundus color images of dry and wet AMD. Yellowish spots in the retina called drusen can be seen in dry AMD, whereas wet AMD is featured by the presence of an area of fluid and blood leaked into the retina. AMD impairs the central vision of affected individuals.