The Most Common Cause of Blindness in People Over Age 50
Thursday, November 23rd, 2006Scientists has indicated a gene variant that increases the risk of developing the aggressive “wet” form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness in people over age 50. AMD causes light-sensitive cells in the retina to break down, resulting in progressive loss of central vision. Of the two forms of AMD, [...]
