Anna Santos Salas

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1. Introduction Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in elderly over 65 years in industrialized countries and affects millions worldwide [1,2,3]. AMD can be classified into dry AMD, which accounts for 80 to 90% of the cases, and wet AMD, which is present in only 10 to 20% of the patients [4]. The wet (exudative or neovascular) form is a late stage, the most aggressive and rapidly progressive condition, and the major cause of vision loss.

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the prevalence and association of depression among Canadian adults with cancer in a population-based context. Methods The Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) (2015–2016) was accessed and adult participants with cancer who completed the Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ9) were included in the current analysis. Multivariable logistic regression was conducted to elucidate the factors associated with the development of depression.