title: Age related macular degeneration: visual impairment with advancing age.
abstract: This article sets out a comprehensive outline of age related macular degeneration including the underlying disease mechanisms. Current treatment options are described together with recommendations for preventive care and support for those with visual impairment.
authors.affiliation: Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London. alison.while@kcl.ac.uk
authors.forename: Neill
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Redmond
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: While
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008268:Macular Degeneration / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy