Genetic factors associated with the development of age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects the macula and is the leading cause of significant and irreversible central visual loss. It is the most common cause of visual loss in people aged more than 60 years. This disease affects 2.5 million individuals in Europe. AMD is caused by both environm...

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Main Authors: Olga Sergejeva, Roman Botov, Rasa Liutkevičienė, Loresa Kriaučiūnienė
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-01-01
Series:Medicina
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1010660X16000227