Burden and presentation of age-related macular degeneration among Nigerians

CONCLUSION: AMD contributes to the burden of visual impairment and blindness in the elderly Nigerian. In Nigeria, AMD occurs more in females and most common between the ages of 60 and 79. Dry AMD is four times more common than wet AMD. About 24% of eyes have severe visual impairment or blindness, while about a third each have a moderate visual impairment and normal vision. Increasing awareness of AMD among the at-risk population will be beneficial in achieving early diagnosis and treatment.

Source: Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology - September 25, 2021 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Ogugua N Okonkwo Affiong Ibanga Olukorede Adenuga Dennis Nkanga Wilson Ovienra Chineze T Agweye Toyin Akanbi Idris Oyekunle Martha-Mary Udoh Source Type: research