macular degeneration

Minimal effect of sleep on the risk of age-related macular degeneration: a Mendelian randomization study

Clinical trials, Latest facts, Sleep /

Aims: Observational studies have shown that sleep pattern is associated with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but whether sleep pattern is a causal factor for AMD remains unclear. This study aims to use Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to investigate the potential causal relationship between sleep traits and AMD. Methods: This is a two-sample MR study. The single-nucleotide polymorphisms

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The Therapeutic Trip of Melatonin Eye Drops: From the Ocular Surface to the Retina

Latest facts, Other diseases /

Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule found in living organisms, ranging from bacteria to plants and mammals. It possesses various properties, partly due to its robust antioxidant nature and partly owed to its specific interaction with melatonin receptors present in almost all tissues. Melatonin regulates different physiological functions and contributes to the homeostasis of the entire

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