Cholesterol and diabetes drugs may lessen risk of degenerativeeyedisease associated with aging
Picture of the back of the eye showing intermediate age-related macular degeneration. Credit: National Eye Institute
AMD affects central vision and the ability to see fine detail. Various genetic and environmental factors associated with aging are thought to trigger AMD, but it's still not clear how best to prevent it or slow its progression.
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