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The genetics of age-related macular degeneration: a review of progress to date.
Survey of ophthalmology - 1 Jan 2000
Haddad Stephen, Chen Clara A, Santangelo Susan L, Seddon Johanna M
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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among older adults in the USA and throughout the developed world. Etiological research suggests that AMD is a complex disease, caused by the actions and interactions of multiple genes and environmental factors. Familial aggregation studies, twin studies, and segregation analyses have provided strong evidence for the...
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