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2. SENSORS AMD SENSOR Age-related macular degeneration

3. 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

4. SENSORS Genetics of macular degeneration

5. SENSORS Genetics of macular degeneration

6. SENSORS Genetics of macular degeneration

7. SENSORS Macular degeneration

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

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

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

11. 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

12. AMD SENSOR Early detection: Amsler grid

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