Age related macular degeneration causes irreversible loss of vision in elderly. Treatment includes laser therapy and medications which halt the progress of the disease. Age related macular degeneration is a degenerative disease of the central part of retina that leads to irreversible vision loss in the elderly. The condition affects people over the age of 50 years and the prevalence increases exponentially with each decade. The highest incidence among Indian population is seen between 60 to 79 years with a prevalence of 1.2% in individuals above 60 years.
Under reporting may be the reason for low incidence in individuals above 80 years. Specific etiology of this condition is unknown. Multiple modifiable and non-modifiable factors play a role. These include genetic, environmental and functional factors. Aging, smoking, hypercholesterolemia and high blood pressure are said to be…
