[Modifiable risk factors for age-related macular degeneration].

Autor: Torres RJ; Hospital Angelina Caron, Campina Grande do Sul, PR, Brasil. rjat@terra.com.br, Maia M, Muccioli C, Winter G, Souza GK, Pasqualotto LR, Luchini A, Précoma DB
Jazyk: portugalština
Zdroj: Arquivos brasileiros de oftalmologia [Arq Bras Oftalmol] 2009 May-Jun; Vol. 72 (3), pp. 406-12.
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27492009000300027
Abstrakt: The authors present the main modifiable risk factors that may trigger and/or worsen age-related macular degeneration. Mechanisms of action related to these factors as well as preventive measures and intervention effectiveness are discussed.
Databáze: MEDLINE