年龄相关性黄斑变性危险因素的研究进展

Research progress on risk factors of age-related macular degeneration

年龄相关性黄斑变性(age-related macular degeneration,ARMD)是一种严重损害视力及视功能的进行性眼底疾病,是老年人口失明的重要原因之一。随着人口老龄化的进展,ARMD现已成为一个严重的公共卫生问题。随着国内外学者的不断研究,发现ARMD常在多种危险因素共同作用下发病,如年龄、遗传、环境、饮食等因素。深入认识ARMD的危险因素,从而采取有效的预防措施,对于降低ARMD的发生和延缓疾病进展具有重要意义。本文就ARMD的相关危险因素做一简单的综述。

Age-related macular degeneration(ARMD)is a progressive fundus disease which seriously damages the vision and visual function.It is one of the important causes of blindness in the elderly.With the development of aging population,ARMD has become a serious public health problem.With the continuous research of scholars at home and abroad,it is found that ARMD is often affected by a variety of risk factors,such as age,heredity,environment,diet and so on.Understanding the risk factors of ARMD and taking effective preventive measures are of great significance to reduce the incidence of ARMD and delay the disease progression.This article makes a brief review on the risk factors of ARMD.