http://www.mayoclinic.org/macular-degeneration/?mc_id=comlinkpilot&placement=bottom

Mayo Clinic offers the most advanced treatments for patients with wet and dry macular degeneration, including injectable drug therapy. Photodynamic therapy, laser treatment, surgery, and vitamin and mineral supplements also are used to treat patients with macular degeneration.
The goal of treatment is to preserve eyesight and prevent future vision loss. There have been many recent advances in treatment for wet macular degeneration, and research in dry and wet macular degeneration is ongoing at Mayo Clinic. Read more about macular degeneration treatment.

GET ANOTHER OPINION !!!  Too many people go to a doctor with limited experience or resources and accept a diagnosis.  My sister in law got the wrong cancer diagnosis and fortunately was able to get to a major cancer hospital for a second opinion.  They cured her, admittedly she is one rare case but she would with certainty be dead by now had she accepted the first diagnosis and treatment.  

Best of luck to you and your friend.