2005•British Journal of Hospital MedicineRequires access

Age-related macular degeneration

Ahmed El-Amir, Mandeep S. Sagoo, Lyndon da Cruz

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Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of irreversible loss of vision in the west, accounting for up to 50% of all blind registrations. With an ageing population age-related macular degeneration will have a discernible impact on society and the NHS. This article outlines our current level of understanding of age-related macular degeneration and treatment strategies.

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Key concepts: Macular degeneration, Medicine, Degeneration (medical), Population ageing, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Ageing, Population