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Study Reveals Higher Macular Degeneration Risk for Europeans

1/26/2025

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A groundbreaking study from Case Western Reserve University reveals that people of European descent face a greater risk of age-related macular degeneration than their African or Hispanic counterparts. By examining data from over 287,000 veterans, researchers are on a mission to uncover genetic markers and pave the way for innovative treatments for this sight-threatening condition impacting 200 million worldwide.

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A groundbreaking study from Case Western Reserve University reveals that people of European descent face a greater risk of age-related macular degeneration than their African or Hispanic counterparts. By examining data from over 287,000 veterans, researchers are on a mission to uncover genetic markers and pave the way for innovative treatments for this sight-threatening condition impacting 200 million worldwide.