Macular degeneration is a leading cause of blindness in the elderly in the developed world. Hope for prevention and treatment comes from the discovery of a protective mechanism against oxidative damage to the eye. See Letter p.76
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Cruz-Guilloty, F., Perez, V. Defence against oxidative damage. Nature 478, 42–43 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/478042a
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