Age-related macular degeneration has been associated with an increase and decrease of dietary and supplementary calcium intake. This study aimed to clarify these mixed results. Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness in developed countries. It is usually associated with an increase in age. The retina is located at the […]

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Researchers study the role of epigenetic regulation of genes in the development of age-related macular degeneration that is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged above 50 years.   Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision impairment in older adults. It is estimated that approximately 2 million people are affected […]

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Age-related macular degeneration is a progressive and chronic disease of the eye that is the leading cause of central vision loss in patients living in developed countries.1 The disease damages the central part of the retina, which is involved in allowing us to see objects ahead of us. Age-related macular degeneration does not lead to […]

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In a recent study, researchers sought to determine the relationship between anticholinergic drug use and age-related macular degeneration. In age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the light-sensitive cells at the centre of the eye break down over time, fatty deposits build up, and abnormal blood vessel growth occurs, potentially leading to a loss of vision. It has […]

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Macular degeneration is a common cause of vision loss in older people. Doctors recently tested a new surgical technique using stem cells that may help patients with macular degeneration regain their vision. Almost 10% of Americans over the age of 50 years suffer from age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration is caused by the death […]

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A recent study determines potential correlations between dietary intake of antioxidants and age-related macular degeneration with respect to smoking status. Older individuals are prone to irreversible blindness, a condition often caused by age-related macular degeneration. Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration have been identified as diabetes, consumption of alcohol, genetics, dietary intake, and smoking. Smoking […]

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A recent population-based study examined the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in both indigenous and nonindigenous Australians. The macula is a highly-pigmented area in the human eye, responsible for high-resolution, coloured vision. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in Australia and throughout the western world. AMD is associated with a […]

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In a 2017 study, researchers explored the association between single nucleotide polymorphisms of the C-reactive protein gene and age-related macular degeneration. The findings suggest that C-reactive protein does not cause macular degeneration. Associations have been drawn between high levels of the inflammatory biomarker C-reactive protein (CRP) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – deterioration of the […]

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