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Causes and Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis
Causes and Risk Factors for Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration may be influenced by a combination of environmental and genetic factors. Factors that may predispose a person to develop AMD include conditions and behaviors that interfere with the blood supply to the macula: Hypertension (constricts blood vessels) Arteriosclerosis (thickening of arterial walls due to plaque deposits) Diet low in antioxidants and high in saturated fat (increases the tendency for fatty dep...Read the full article 
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