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What age is early onset macular degeneration?

While age-related macular degeneration (AMD) most often affects individuals over 50, a distinct and often hereditary group of conditions causes early onset macular degeneration in younger people, sometimes beginning in childhood. These are fundamentally different from the age-related form. It is a critical distinction for diagnosis and management.

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Can you develop methylmalonic acidemia later in life?

While typically identified in infants, cases of methylmalonic acidemia presenting later in life, even into adulthood, are medically documented. A small but significant number of cases show that yes, you can develop methylmalonic acidemia later in life, often triggered by specific genetic variants or nutritional deficiencies.

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