Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) within the eye is a disease which is similar to an atherosclerotic plaque.
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Step 1: Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a disease that affects the macula, the central part of the retina, leading to loss of central vision. Show more…
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