Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Chronic Kidney Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.

CONCLUSIONS: The overall results support a positive association between CKD and AMD, although some limitations exist. Given the risk that AMD is increased in CKD, regular eye screenings for the CKD population is recommended for an early detection and intervention. PMID: 30336463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30336463?dopt=Abstract

Source: American Journal of Nephrology - October 18, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Chen YJ, Yeung L, Sun CC, Huang CC, Chen KS, Lu YH Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research