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AMD first damages the layer under the retina, known as the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE). This layer has many functions, such as oxygen transport, transfer of nutrients to the retina, and possibly the removal of waste products from the retina. In short, this layer nourishes the retina, and, without it, the retina will not function well.
