Macular degeneration doubles heart attack and stroke risk
People suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) have twice the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke, Australian researchers report.
“We found a positive long-term link between AMD and subsequent cardiovascular and stroke mortality in a population of older Australians,” said lead researcher Dr. Paul Mitchell, from the Centre for Vision Research in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Sydney. “This was particularly increased for late-blinding cases.”
