Macular Degeneration and the Age-Related Eye Disease Study
As the average age of the population rises due to the large number of baby boomers, increasing attention is focused on the problems that accompany aging. A federally sponsored landmark study of age-related eye conditions sheds new light on prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Further research will go beyond the first study and continue to explore novel methods of preventing and treating eye conditions due to aging. Pharmacists can answer questions regarding these issues and recommend appropriate steps the patient can engage in to better take advantage of emerging research.
Abstract and Introduction
Introduction
As the average age of the population rises due to the large number of baby boomers, increasing attention is focused on the problems that accompany aging. A federally sponsored landmark study of age-related eye conditions sheds new light on prevention and treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Further research will go beyond the first study and continue to explore novel methods of preventing and treating eye conditions due to aging. Pharmacists can answer questions regarding these issues and recommend appropriate steps the patient can engage in to better take advantage of emerging research.