Macular degeneration of the eye: progress made ... by observing the stars

More than a million French people are affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and, after 75 years, one in four people is confronted with this visual disorder which causes a progressive loss of the possibility of reading, use screens or recognize faces, and that can lead to blindness.

The only treatments available target vascular complications, such as the monoclonal antibody marketed in 2006 under the name Lucentis (ranibizumab).

But it is only indicated in so-called “wet” AMD, ie less than 20% of cases.

Food supplements have been shown to be effective in slowing the progression of the disease, but experts remain divided on their real interest, especially in patients with a varied diet.

All, however, agree on the benefits of stopping smoking, recognized as an aggravating factor.

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