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Overview of Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
Journal of stem cells - 1 Jan 2015
Armstrong Richard A, Mousavi Maryam
Abstract excerpt
Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in individuals older than 65 years of age. It is a multifactorial disorder and identification of risk factors enables individuals to make life style choices that may reduce the risk of disease. This review discusses the role of genetics, sunlight, diet, cardiovascular factors, smoking, and alcohol as possible risk factors for AMD. Genetics...
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