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Emily Cooke

Melatonin may stave off age-related vision loss, study hints

Mature woman is shown having her eyes tested by an opthalomogist. A black device is in front of her eyes which is in focus. The rest of the image is blurred.

Melatonin supplements may reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of severe vision loss in people over age 50. 

Researchers uncovered this link after analyzing electronic medical records gathered between 2008 and 2023 from patients in the U.S. 

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