Macular Degeneration

Family history plays a major role in AMD. Studies show that AMD is caused by a mutation in the complement system proteins factor [CFH] which reduces the ability of factor H to recognize certain glycosaminoglycan's [any of the carbohydrates containing amino sugars that occur in proteoglycans, hyaluronic acid or chondroitin sulfate.] reducing the capability of CFH to monitor surface membranes in the back of the eye, which causes inflammation within the macula