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Got It, Hide thisAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common cause of vision loss and blindness in older people. A recent study analysing the DNA of over 18,000 people showed a connection between genes associated with higher cholesterol levels in the eye and increased risk of AMD, which may lead to new treatments for the disease. More research is needed to understand how blood cholesterol levels may affect risk of AMD.
macular degeneration, vision loss, blindness, genes, cholesterol
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Rated on: 10/17/2014 3:12:13 PM
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