Is smoking a risk factor for AMD?

Richard A. Armstrong

Is smoking a risk factor for AMD?

Richard A. Armstrong

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Abstract

This article is concerned specifically with the possible links between smoking and age related macular degeneration (AMD). It reviews the epidemiological and physiological evidence that smoking may be a risk factor for AMD, and describes the possible mechanisms by which smoking might contribute to the development of AMD.

Original language	English
Pages	42-45
Number of pages	4
Volume	2003
No.	February
Specialist publication	Optometry Today
Publication status	Published - 21 Feb 2003

Keywords

smoking
age related macular degeneration
epidemiological evidence
physiological evidence

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