Metformin may help prevent blindness

Dr Linda Calabresi

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Dr Linda Calabresi

GP; Medical Editor, Healthed

Dr Linda Calabresi

Finally, it appears we may have something that prevents the development of age-related macular degeneration.

Results from a large, population-based study in the US have shown that metformin use is associated with a lower risk of developing AMD, with the greatest benefit being seen when patients take the drug in low to moderate doses.

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