Journal Reviews

AMD and visceral fat and pro-inflammatory factors

1 December 2015 | | Retina / Uvea / Vitreous | AMD, body mass index, pro-inflammatory factors, visceral fat

Several large studies have shown a positive relationship between age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and high body mass index. The waist-hip ratio is also associated with development of early AMD. Visceral fat has a pro-inflammatory effect, which means it has an...