Degeneration (ARMD)
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- What is ARMD?
- Symptoms of ARMD
- Causes of ARMD
- Prevention of ARMD
- Risk factors for ARMD
- Complications of ARMD
- When to see a doctor about ARMD
- Diagnosis of ARMD
- Conventional treatment of ARMD
- Alternative/complementary treatment of ARMD
- Living with ARMD
- Caring for someone with ARMD
Causes of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
Science does not know why some people develop macular degeneration and others do not.
A few theories have been proposed on possible causes:
Age
The only known cause of age-related macular degeneration is the age of the individual. The older that people get, the more likely it is that the macular in the eye can become damaged or degenerate in some way.
Other factors
The other factors that may play a role in the development of age-related macular degeneration are: gender (female), obesity, smoking and family history of this condition.
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
