Published in British Journal of Ophthalmology · View the paper (DOI)
A recent study by University College London researchers found that people living in areas with high levels of air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter, are at increased risk of developing AMD. The study suggests that improving air quality could be a key public health priority to reduce the risk of eye disease.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Air pollution linked to higher risk of sight loss from AMD University College London · Jan 25, 2021 · first to report
- Air pollution linked to heightened risk of progressive and irreversible sight loss (AMD) BMJ Group · Jan 25, 2021