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Beginning of the chapter Macular degeneration and Genetics (AMD Sensor) 32

SENSORS AMD SENSOR Age-related macular degeneration

SENSORS Macular degeneration Most common cause of blindness (over 60) Gradual degradation of retina Starts in the center of the visual field Irreparable damage >>> PREVENTION! Known risk factors

SENSORS Genetics of macular degeneration

SENSORS Genetics of macular degeneration

SENSORS Genetics of macular degeneration

SENSORS Macular degeneration

SENSORS AMD SENSOR Age-related macular degeneration 1) Prevention 2) Early detection 3) Better treatment

AMD SENSOR Preventive measures for macular degeneration PREVENTION: Avoid UV radiation (sun) to the eyes Avoid smoking (accelerated development) Follow an antioxidant therapy (diet)

SENSORS AMD SENSOR Age-related macular degeneration 1) Prevention 2) Early detection 3) Better treatment

AMD SENSOR Preventive measures for macular degeneration PREVENTION: Avoid UV radiation (sun) to the eyes Avoid smoking (accelerated development) Follow an antioxidant therapy (diet) EARLY DETECTION: Self-test (Amsler grid) Timely treatment

AMD SENSOR Early detection: Amsler grid

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