Regular use of aspirin can more than double the risk of a leading cause of blindness in older people, researchers say.
Scientists found a link between taking aspirin on a regular basis and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
The association could not be explained by a history of heart disease – the most common reason for regular aspirin use – or smoking.
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