| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4025877 | Ophthalmology | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This study suggests that the toxic heavy metals (lead, mercury, and cadmium) may negatively influence late AMD, whereas essential heavy metals (manganese and zinc) may favorably influence late AMD. Lead may widely affect the pathogenesis of both early and late AMD.
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Authors
Sang Jun MD, Ju Hyun MS, Se Joon MD, PhD, Se Woong MD, PhD, Kyu Hyung MD, PhD, Epidemiologic Survey Committee of the Korean Ophthalmologic Society Epidemiologic Survey Committee of the Korean Ophthalmologic Society,