Global prevalence of age-related macular degeneration and disease burden projection for 2020 and 2040: a systematic review and meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Wan Ling Wong, MBiostat (Author), Xinyi Su, MD (Author), Xiang Li, BSc (Author), Chui Ming G Cheung, MD (Author), Ronald Klein, MD (Author), Dr. Ching-Yu Cheng, MD (Author), Prof. Tien Yin Wong, MBBS (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2014-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Numerous population-based studies of age-related macular degeneration have been reported around the world, with the results of some studies suggesting racial or ethnic differences in disease prevalence. Integrating these resources to provide summarised data to establish worldwide prevale...