July 2, 2021
Dr. Murtaza Adam: Wet AMD and Vision Loss
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Murtaza Adam, we discuss what wet age-related macular degeneration is and why it matters. MD Newsline: Can you explain why age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in general, and wet AMD in particular, are such important health issues? Dr. Murtaza Adam: “Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the...
Dr. Murtaza Adam: Risk Factors for Wet AMD
In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with vitreoretinal specialist Dr. Murtaza Adam, we discuss risk factors for wet AMD. MD Newsline: Is there a genetic predisposition for wet AMD? Dr. Murtaza Adam: “Really, we don’t fully understand the genetic causes of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We have implicated at least 70 genes in the development...