A ge-related macular degeneration or AMD, is the biggest cause of sight loss across the world. And according to experts, smoking is among the main reasons the condition leads to total blindness.

Here's what macular degeneration is, ... These include "making healthy lifestyle and dietary choices like eating leafy greens and omega-3s, quitting smoking, ...

Cataracts: Smoking increases the risk of developing cataracts, a condition characterised by the clouding of the eye's lens, leading to blurred vision. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD ...

Findings could help explain the links between macular degeneration and cardiovascular disease, which both worsen with age.

Exploring the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration: A review of the interplay between retinal pigment epithelium dysfunction and the innate immune system. Front Neurosci . 2022 Nov 3 ...

Macular degeneration is an eye disease that affects your central vision. It occurs when the macula, part of your retina, becomes damaged. Let's explore ways to protect your eyes if you have ...

Semaglutide, widely used to treat diabetes and obesity, was associated with more than double the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in older patients with diabetes, ...

While research suggests that genetics, age and smoking play a role in this condition, emerging evidence indicates that "chronic inflammation in the body can contribute to macular degeneration ...