Epidemiology and Quality of Life of Patients with Age-related macular degeneration
| Title in English | Epidemiology and Quality of Life of Patients with age-related macular degeneration |
|---|---|
| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2010 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Collegium Antropologicum |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| Field | ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology |
| Keywords | age-related macular degeneration; dry form; wet form; epidemiology; quality of life |
| Description | It is well known that age-related macular degeneration (AMD), besides glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, represents a major cause of low vision and blindness throughout the world. In this study, specific causal factors of AMD are analyzed, emphasizing the causal role and effects of sunlight, no matter which part of its spectrum, in a longer exposition through life. The accent is also put on the influence of lifestyle as well as vitamin and antioxidants supplementation in development or prevention of AMD. |