What’s new in age-related macular degeneration?

Abstract

Introduction Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was regarded as unimportant in global blindness, of relevance only to the minority of the world’s population that live in wealthy countries. However, increasing life expectancy, particularly in Asia, has challenged this view. The latest WHO estimates of global blindness suggest that there are over 3 million people blinded by AMD, representing 9 per cent of global blindness. Only cataract and glaucoma cause more blindness.

Keywords

• Macular Degeneration
• drug therapy
• Smoking
• Age Factors