Gifts at Changing The Present

New Gene Associated With Age-Related Macular Degeneration

by (author unknown), Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today on Oct 10, 2008

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has been associated with a new gene, according to an article released on October 7, 2008 in The Lancet. Macular degeneration is characterized by visual impairment due to damage to the retina. In developed countries, AMD is the most common type of vision loss.


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