People lacking vital antioxidants and exposed to sunlight more likely to develop AMD
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 13:07
in Health & Medicine
People who lack essential antioxidants, and who have high levels of sunlight exposure, have a higher risk of developing advanced macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published today in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology. AMD is the leading cause of poor vision in the UK.
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