Lucentis in Advanced Macular Degeneration

The duration of the study is up to 13 months. This includes up to 30 days during which tests will be performed before treatment. Only one eye will be chosen for the study. Patients can receive up to 12 injections of ranibizumab during this study (the first dose\[s\], plus additional doses \[re treatment as often as every 22 days\] if the doctor determines that additional doses are required). In addition to study drug injections. Several eye examinations and procedures will be performed to evaluate response to treatment. These include: visual acuity testing (eye chart), contrast sensitivity testing, reading speed testing, measurement of time to complete typical daily activities, measurement of the thickness of the central retina, measurement of your central visual field. On the screening visit and two more times during the study fluorescein angiography will be performed. The screening tests included the following: * A review of your medical history * A review of any medications you are or have been taking * Eye examinations, including visual acuity testing (reading letters on an eye chart) * Blood pressure measurement Woman of childbearing potential must also take a urine pregnancy test during the screening period to rule out pregnancy. Upon completion of the study at Month 12 and if it were to occur; early termination visit, the following procedures will be performed: vision exam,OCT,microperimetry,FA/Photos,VFQ,reading performance, contrast sensitivity and TIADL.