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Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a multifactorial disorder of the central retina that is the most prevalent cause of progressive vision loss in the developed world. As in other chronic age-related diseases, most cases result from interplay between multiple environmental and genetic factors, with a resultant spectrum of phenotypes. In rare cases, ARMD may manifest early, but there is an exponential rise in prevalence after the age of 60 years (summary by Pras et al., 2015). For a phenotypic description and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), see 603075. [from OMIM]

C3 glomerulopathy (C3G) is a complex ultra-rare complement-mediated renal disease caused by uncontrolled activation of the complement alternative pathway (AP) in the fluid phase (as opposed to cell surface) that is rarely inherited in a simple mendelian fashion. C3G affects individuals of all ages, with a median age at diagnosis of 23 years. Individuals with C3G typically present with hematuria, proteinuria, hematuria and proteinuria, acute nephritic syndrome or nephrotic syndrome, and low levels of the complement component C3. Spontaneous remission of C3G is uncommon, and about half of affected individuals develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD) within ten years of diagnosis, occasionally developing the late comorbidity of impaired visual acuity. [from GeneReviews]

Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) is characterized by hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and renal failure caused by platelet thrombi in the microcirculation of the kidney and other organs. The onset of atypical HUS (aHUS) ranges from the neonatal period to adulthood. Genetic aHUS accounts for an estimated 60% of all aHUS. Individuals with genetic aHUS frequently experience relapse even after complete recovery following the presenting episode; 60% of genetic aHUS progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). [from GeneReviews]