Are You at Risk? Take a Look at the Causes and Risks

AMD is most common in older people, but it can occur during middle age. The risk increases with age. Other risk factors include:

• Smoking
• Obesity
• Race. Whites are much more likely to lose vision from AMD than African-Americans.
• Family history. People with a family history of AMD are at higher risk of getting the disease.
• Gender. Women appear to be at greater risk than men.

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