Does aspirin increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration?

Elaine W ChongUniversity of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), 32 Gisbourne Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia+61 3 9929 8968; +61 399298379; [email protected]

, MBBS MEpi PhD FRANZCO,

Robyn H GuymerUniversity of Melbourne, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), 32 Gisbourne Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia

, MBBS PhD FRANZCO &

Liubov D RobmanMonash University, Alfred Hospital, ASPREE Coordinating Centre, Department of Epidemiology & Preventive Medicine, 99 Commercial Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia;University of Melbourne, Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), 32 Gisbourne Street, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002, Australia

, MBBS PhD

Abstract

This commentary on the review by Christen and Chew discusses the controversy surrounding aspirin use and its association with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). We address the strength of evidence between low-dose aspirin use and AMD and also discuss the risks and benefits of aspirin use in primary versus secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in these cases. We also highlight an ongoing randomized controlled trial in this area.

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RH Guymer and LD Robman are investigators on the ASPREE-AMD study.

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