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Air pollution linked to irreversible sight loss: study – Yahoo News Australia
Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the results of a long-term study published Tuesday.
Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the results of a long-term study published Tuesday.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among over-50s in richer nations, with roughly 300 million people predicted to be affected by 2040.
Known risk factors include age, smoking and genetic make-up.
Now researchers have drawn a link between AMD and air pollution, which is already known to carry a host of health risks including…
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