Table 7 Risk factors for AMD [12]

From: Action on neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD): recommendations for management and service provision in the UK hospital eye service

▪ Older age

▪ Presence of AMD in the other eye

▪ Family history of AMD

▪ Smoking

▪ Hypertension

▪ BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2

▪ Diet low in omega 3 and 6, vitamins, carotenoid and minerals

▪ Diet high in fat

▪ Lack of exercise

  1. See ref. [12]. NICE © 2018. All rights reserved. Subject to Notice of rights
  2. AMD age-related macular degeneration, BMI body mass index
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