April 20, 2021

The Los Angeles Latino Eye Study (LALES) was conducted to determine the age- and gender-specific prevalence of dry age-related macular degeneration and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the Latino population. It evaluated 6,357 Latinos, ages 40 and older, from six census tracts in the city. Subjects were all self-identified Latinos. A complete ophthalmologic exam...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness in elderly individuals in Western countries. In this study, researchers sought answers regarding whether or not people who consume alcohol have a higher risk of developing AMD. A prospective study was conducted of 32,764 female nurses and 29,488 male health professionals who were 50...