Air pollution can increase your risk of macular degeneration Ian Randall For Mailonline © Provided by Daily Mail MailOnline logo
Your risk of developing macular degeneration and going blind is increased by living in an area with a high level of air pollution, a study has warned.
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive form of vision loss that is the leading cause of blindness among UK adults aged 50 and over.
Known risk factors for AMD alongside increasing age include certain genetic factors and being a smoker.
Researchers from University College London studied data on 15,954 people, each of whom was aged 40–69 at the start of the study and initially reported no vision issues.
Health: High levels of air pollution can increase your risk of macular degeneration
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