Air pollution, like the annual haze experienced in Malaysia, is linked to a higher risk of AMD, which is a leading cause of blindness. — Filepic
Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the results of a long-term study published on Jan 26 (2021).
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among those aged over 50 in richer nations, with roughly 300 million people predicted to be affected by 2040.
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