Air pollution linked to increased risk of irreversible vision loss
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Air pollution is associated with an increased risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss, known as Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), according to a long-term study published in the British Journal of Opthalmology. The study could pave the way for new treatment options for the disorder. Researchers noted that AMD is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among the age-group over 50's in high-income countries.