Prevalence of age-related macular degeneration in Iran and its projections through 2050: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common causes of vision loss. A substantial increase in the burden of AMD is expected in the aging populations, including the Iranians. We investigated the age and gender-specific prevalence of AMD and its determinants in Iran.

Methods

We systematically searched international (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, etc.) and local (IranDoc, Magiran, etc.) online databases. We included cross-sectional or cohort studies, either clinic- or population-based, published on the prevalence of AMD among Iranians, with no limitation on age. Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools for critical appraisal were used. Prevalence estimates are pooled by applying random-effects modeling. Subgroup analysis and meta-regression were performed.

SUBMITTER: Roshanshad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10675929 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature