A health promotion protocol to prevent age-related macular degeneration progression: the roles of vitamin D and polyphenols

Fernandes, Nádia

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Fernandes, Nádia

Abstract(s)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a chronic progressive ocular disease that causes central vision loss, it is responsible for 8.7% of blindness worldwide, and it is the main cause of visual impairment in developed countries in individuals aged over 60 years, and its incidence is variable late AMD is higher in Europe (0.14%) and in America (0.35%). The prevalence of AMD is increasing due to the growth of the aging population Thus, health promotion and preventive medicine are essential tools to reduce the risk of visual impairment.

Keywords

Ophthalmology Age-related macular degeneration Macular degeneration Vitamin D

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Citation

Fernandes N. A health promotion protocol to prevent age-related macular degeneration progression: the roles of vitamin D and polyphenols. In: 4th International Congress of Integrative Medicine, Super Bock Arena, Porto (Portugal), December 1-2, 2023.