Individuals in racial and ethnic minority groups and those with lower socioeconomic status were less likely to consent to participate in ophthalmic clinical studies.
More severe COVID-19 outcomes associated with age-related macular degeneration likely arise from a genetic predisposition in addition to higher levels of Pdgf in blood serum.
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Recent evidence has emerged to suggest that age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a clinical risk factor for increased risk for infection and mortality.