Is age-related macular degeneration a problem in Ibadan, Sub-Saharan Africa?

Tunji Sunday OluleyeRetina and Vitreous Unit, Department of Ophthalmology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, West AfricaBackground: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is considered uncommon in black populations including those of Sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of this review was to dete...

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Main Author: Oluleye TS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-04-01
Series:Clinical Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/is-age-related-macular-degeneration-a-problem-in-ibadan-sub-saharan-af-a9668