516 seniors tracked for 8 years to uncover hidden causes of blindness

NCT ID NCT01918553

First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study followed 516 elderly French people for up to 8 years to see how many develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. Researchers looked at genetic, clinical, and lifestyle factors that might increase risk. The goal is to better understand who is at high risk and how to prevent the disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Unité Médicale Rétine Neuro-Ophtalmologie - Service d'Ophtalmologie - Hopital Pellegrin

    Bordeaux, 33000, France

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