Advances in complement factor H gene in age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration(AMD)is one of the main leading causes of irreversible damage eyesight over the 50 years old people. Genetic factors play an important role in the occurrence and development of AMD. In recent years, the studies found that complement factor H(CFH)gene has obvious correlation with the incidence of AMD. In this article, we reviewed the researches on the CFH in AMD