Macular degeneration
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Macular Degeneration from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
External Links
- Age-related Macular Degeneration Resource Guide from the National Eye Institute (NEI).
- Results from NEI's Age Related Eye Disease Study showed that high levels of antioxidants and zinc significantly reduce the risk of advanced AMD and its associated vision loss.
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