Thursday, 3 January 2013

Aspirin increases risks of AMD

A new study has found that regularly taking aspirin may lead to a slight increase in the likelihood of developing macular degeneration. 


The authors of the new report were quick to point out that for most middle-aged and older adults, any potential concerns about visual decline would not be enough to outweigh the heart-healthy benefits of a daily aspirin. 

Instead, it should be something to keep in mind should any problems with eyesight start to arise, said Dr. Barbara Klein, the lead author of the study and a professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

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