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age-related maculopathy |
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maculopathy, age-related A condition in which there are large whitish-yellow soft drusen in the macular area and hyperpigmentation or depigmentation of the retinal pigment epithelium associated with the drusen. Small hard drusen may also be present. It occurs most commonly in individuals over 50 years of age and represents the early stage of age-related macular degeneration. The risk of progression of this condition may be decreased by dietary supplements of vitamin C and E, antioxidants (carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin) and minerals (zinc and cupric acid). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Prospective study of intake of fruits, vegetables, vitamins, and
carotenoids and risk of age-related maculopathy. Two large, important studies, the Beaver Dam Eye Study and the
Salisbury Eye Evaluation project revealed the link between lifetime sun
exposure and the development of early age-related maculopathy as well as
cataracts. |
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