Заболевания глаз (Офтальмология1)
Age related macular degeneration This patient likely has age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in industrialized countries. AMD occurs in genetically predisposed individuals as a result of advancing age and environmental factors (eg, smoking) and is classified into dry and wet subtypes. Dry AMD is characterized by gradual vision loss in one or both eyes and can cause difficulty with driving/reading. The condition likely results from chronic oxidative damage to the...