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Association of Anticholinergic Drug Use With Risk for Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Association of Anticholinergic Drug Use With Risk for Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration Key PointsQuestionIs anticholinergic drug use associated with late age-related macular degeneration? FindingsIn this case-control study, at least 3 months’ use of anticholinergic drugs was associated with increased risk of AMD. This association was greater with prolonged use and high Anticholinergic Burden Score. MeaningWhile confounders that were not addressed could have contributed or accounted entirely for the results, these findings suggest the risk of late AMD may be increased with at least 3 months’ use of anticholinergic drugs, with a dose-effect association. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA Ophthalmology American Medical Association

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright 2018 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
2168-6165
eISSN
2168-6173
DOI
10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2018.1719
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Abstract

Key PointsQuestionIs anticholinergic drug use associated with late age-related macular degeneration? FindingsIn this case-control study, at least 3 months’ use of anticholinergic drugs was associated with increased risk of AMD. This association was greater with prolonged use and high Anticholinergic Burden Score. MeaningWhile confounders that were not addressed could have contributed or accounted entirely for the results, these findings suggest the risk of late AMD may be increased with at least 3 months’ use of anticholinergic drugs, with a dose-effect association.

Journal

JAMA OphthalmologyAmerican Medical Association

Published: Jul 24, 2018

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