Age-Related Macular DegenerationMedical Progress

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in people 50 years of age or older in the developed world. This article reviews the clinical and histopathological features of age-related macular degeneration and its genetics and epidemiology and discusses current mana...

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Published inThe New England journal of medicine Vol. 358; no. 24; p. 2606
Main Authors Jager, Rama D, Mieler, William F, Miller, Joan W
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Boston Massachusetts Medical Society 12.06.2008
Subjects
Aging
Eyes & eyesight
Macular degeneration
Older people
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Summary:Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in people 50 years of age or older in the developed world. This article reviews the clinical and histopathological features of age-related macular degeneration and its genetics and epidemiology and discusses current management options and research advances.
ISSN:0028-4793
1533-4406
DOI:10.1056/NEJMra0801537