Praktické lekárnictvo 2/2011
Age related macular degeneration
age related macular degeneration is the most common cause of blindness in developed countries. it is assumed that its prevalence will incrementally grow with increasing age. The various forms of the disease, its incidence, prevalence, pathogenesis and risk factors leading to its development are described in this review article. in view of the difficulty for this treatment, prevention including adequate education and well-balanced nutrition which may prevent development of the disease are highlighted.
Keywords: age related macular degeneration, epidemiology, pathogenesis, therapy, prevention.
