Interní Med. 2010; 12(6): 316-320

Age related macular degeneration

doc.MUDr.Tomáš Sosna, CSc.1,2, MUDr.Magdalena Netuková, Ph.D.3, MUDr.Petra Sedláčková1, MUDr.Radka Švancarová1
1 Oční oddělení Fakultní Thomayerovy nemocnice, Praha
2 Oční ambulance CD IKEM, Praha
3 Oční oddělení FNKV, Praha

Age related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in developed countries. It is assumed that its prevalence will

incrementally grow with increasing age. The various forms of the disease, its incidence, prevalence, pathogenesis and risk factors leading

to its development are described in this review article. In view of the difficulty for this treatment, prevention including adequate

education and well-balanced nutrition which may prevent development of the disease are highlighted.

Keywords: age related macular degeneration, epidemiology, pathogenesis, therapy, prevention

Published: July 1, 2010  Show citation

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Sosna T, Netuková M, Sedláčková P, Švancarová R. Age related macular degeneration. Interní Med. 2010;12(6):316-320.
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