How Common Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

How Common Is Age-Related Macular Degeneration? (0:14)

Macular degeneration is becoming more prevalent worldwide and across cultures. In this video, HealthMaker Steve McLeod, MD, chair of Ophthalmology at UCSF, describes the growing problem and its severity.

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The leading cause of irreversible blindness in the developed world, and becoming an increasing issue in the developing world, particularly with the increase in smoking that we're seeing worldwide.

Stephen McLeod, MD

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About Stephen McLeod, MD

Stephen McLeod, MD, is chair of ophthalmology at UCSF. He specializes in refractive surgery, cataracts and corneal disease. He has focused on the development of an intraocular lens to restore near vision to cataract surgery patients.

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