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Gene Linked to Vision Loss in Old Age from Johanna Seddon, MD ScM

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From: Johanna Seddon, MD ScM Category:  JAMA REPORT

Added: Feb 26, 2008


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JAMA Reports: Macular Degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in people over age 55, and leads to vision loss in 25% of people over age 75. A new study in JAMA shows that having a certain gene plays a role in addition to other risk factors, including smoking, and being overweight. Dr. Johanna Seddon. Tufts-NEMC. Boston, MA.





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