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Genetic and environmental underpinnings to age-related ocular diseases.
Investigative ophthalmology & visual science - 13 Dec 2013
Seddon Johanna M
Abstract excerpt
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataract, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy are common causes of visual loss. Both environmental and genetic factors contribute to the development of these diseases. The modifiable factors related to some of these age-related and visually threatening diseases are smoking, obesity, and dietary factors, and a cardiovascular risk profile. Many common and a few rare genetic...
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