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Osteoporosis Linked to Increased Dry AMD Risk

Genetic and pooled observational data suggest a unidirectional association, with elevated odds of dry age-related macular degeneration and a stronger signal in women.

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    Osteoporosis linked to higher AMD risk in women.

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    Odds ratio: 1.5 for overall AMD, 1.6 for early AMD.

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    No significant association in men.

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    Used Mendelian randomization for causal inferences.

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    High-quality observational studies included.

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    Findings suggest elderly women with osteoporosis are at higher risk.

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    Limitations include small number of studies and geographical restriction.

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    No competing financial interests reported.

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Osteoporosis Linked to Increased Dry AMD Risk

Genetic and pooled observational data suggest a unidirectional association, with elevated odds of dry age-related macular degeneration and a stronger signal in women.

  • by Julie Greenbaum

  • February 24, 2026

  • 3 min

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