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Beginning of the chapterMacular degeneration and Genetics
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SENSORS
AMD SENSOR
Age-relatedmacular degeneration
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Macular degeneration
Most common cause of blindness (over 60)Most common cause of blindness (over 60)
Gradual degradation of retinaGradual degradation of retina
Starts in the center of the visual fieldStarts in the center of the visual field
Irreparable damageIrreparable damage>>> PREVENTION!>>> PREVENTION!
Known risk factorsKnown risk factors
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Genetics of macular degeneration
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Genetics of macular degeneration
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Genetics of macular degeneration
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Macular degeneration
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AMD SENSOR
Age-relatedmacular degeneration
1) Prevention1) Prevention
2) Early detection2) Early detection
3) Better treatment3) Better treatment
AMD SENSORPreventive measures for
macular degeneration
PREVENTION:PREVENTION:AvoidAvoid UV radiation (sun) to the eyesUV radiation (sun) to the eyesAvoid smoking (accelerated development)Avoid smoking (accelerated development)Follow an antioxidant therapy (diet)Follow an antioxidant therapy (diet)
SENSORS
AMD SENSOR
Age-relatedmacular degeneration
1) Prevention1) Prevention
2) Early detection2) Early detection
3) Better treatment3) Better treatment
AMD SENSOR
Preventive measures for macular degeneration
PREVENTION:PREVENTION:Avoid UV radiation (sun) to the eyesAvoid UV radiation (sun) to the eyesAvoid smoking (accelerated development)Avoid smoking (accelerated development)Follow an antioxidant therapy (diet)Follow an antioxidant therapy (diet)
EARLY DETECTION:EARLY DETECTION:Self-test (Amsler grid)Self-test (Amsler grid)Timely treatmentTimely treatment
AMD SENSOR
Early detection: Amsler grid
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