Who Is At Risk For AMD?  

AMD generally occurs in people who are 50 years or older, and the risk of developing AMD increases as a person gets older. In addition to age, other possible risk factors for AMD include the following:

Gender--Women may be at greater risk than men, according to some studies.

Smoking--Smoking may increase the risk of getting AMD.

Family History--People with a family history of AMD may be at higher risk of getting the disease.

Cholesterol--People with elevated levels of blood cholesterol may be at higher risk for developing wet AMD.