It is triggered by blood encountering collagen fibers in the broken wall of a blood vessel. (ptglab.com)
In dry AMD, physicians often see soft, lipid - rich drusen in the outer retina, similar to the build - up of lipid material in the inner walls of blood vessels in atherosclerosis. (sciencedaily.com)
When cholesterol levels are too high, it can stick to the inner walls of your blood vessels causing plaque to build up which inhibits blood flow and can even cause blood vessels to rupture. (jacksqualitybeans.com)