Factors in Learning And Plasticity: Macular Degeneration

This study examines whether the brain can be trained to improve reading and visual function in people with severe macular degeneration — a condition that causes central vision loss. Researchers use a combination of brain imaging (MRI) and visual training exercises to see if targeted stimulation can help. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 89 years old - You have been diagnosed with macular degeneration by an ophthalmologist - Your vision is 20/100 or worse in both eyes - Your macular function has been severely impaired for at least 2 years - You live within 50 miles of the study site You may NOT be eligible if: - You have a pacemaker or any ferromagnetic metal implant in your body - You have metal implants in your head - You have claustrophobia - You have hearing impairment - You weigh over 300 pounds or your body girth exceeds 60 inches - You have a history of serious head injury - You have hallucinations or delusions - You are pregnant - You have braces or a permanent retainer Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.