Journal Reviews

Is an increased homocysteine level associated with greater risk of AMD?

1 June 2015 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | Age-related macular degeneration, Women's Health Study, homocysteine, prospective cohort, risk factor

Basic research studies have implicated homocysteine in causing vascular endothelial dysfunction and inflammation, and this has been borne out in large observational studies which suggested that elevated homocysteine is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In order to determine...