Abstract
1/2008
vol. 110
Original paper
Use of statins as a form of protection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Z Kliniki Okulistyki Pomorskiej Akademii Medyczej w Szczecinie
- Z Zakładu Biochemii Katedry Biochemii i Chemii Medycznej Pomorskiej Akademii Medyczej w Szczecinie
- Z Zakładu Chemii Katedry Biochemii i Chemii Medycznej Pomorskiej Akademii Medycznej w Szczecinie
Online publish date: 2008/03/17
Purpose: To evaluate the association between use of lipid-lowering medications and occurrence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Material and methods: 91 patients with dry and 55 with exudative type AMD diagnosed with fundus fluorescein angiography
were included to the study. Control group for the study Consisted of 68 participants without AMD. Data regarding use of cholesterol-lowering medications were collected with details.
Results: In control group we noted significantly higher percentage of statin users compared to patients with AMD.
Conclusions: Use of statins may be a protective factor against age-related macular degeneration.
Material and methods: 91 patients with dry and 55 with exudative type AMD diagnosed with fundus fluorescein angiography
were included to the study. Control group for the study Consisted of 68 participants without AMD. Data regarding use of cholesterol-lowering medications were collected with details.
Results: In control group we noted significantly higher percentage of statin users compared to patients with AMD.
Conclusions: Use of statins may be a protective factor against age-related macular degeneration.
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