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age-related macular degeneration  

Definition

  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss and blindness. It strikes individuals over 60 years of age with increasing risk of disease as an individual ages. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Age-Related Macular Degeneration]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HB2JK57M-1

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