Background Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive retinal degenerative disease divided into two types: early dry non-neovascular AMD and advanced wet neovascular AMD. It is recognized as the leading cause of irreversible blindness in high-income nations, with an increasing incidence among the elderly. This study aims to assess the awareness of AMD among the Saudi population and identify the groups with the least knowledge and the factors influencing their level of knowledge. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted using a validated questionnaire adapted from the AMD Alliance International Global Report. Univariate analysis was performed to determine the factors associated with awareness of AMD, and the odds ratio and 95% confidence interval were calculated. Two-tailed analysis with P value less than 0.05 was used as the cutoff for statistical significance. Results Among the 1008 participants who agreed to participate, the most common age group was 41–50 years (33.7%) and nearly two-thirds (63%) were female. Only 7.6% of participants were aware of AMD, whereas 92.4% were not aware, and higher educational levels were associated with increased awareness of AMD. Conclusion There is a low level of awareness of AMD among the Saudi population. A great emphasis on the importance of AMD education and awareness of modifiable risk factors is necessary, especially among the high-risk population.

Aims: To determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Saudi population towards social distancing and COVID-19. Study Design:  Cross-sectional. Place and Duration of Study: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh city, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during the national lockdown, between July 2020 and December 2020. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A questionnaire composed of a total of 40 questions, which include socio-demographic, knowledge, attitude, and practice questions. According to the responses, a scale has been established in order to categorize the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice towards social distancing and COVID-19 into three categories; good, fair, and poor. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Independent t-test were used to determine the differences between categories. Multivariable linear regression analysis and Pearson’s correlation were performed in order to identify factors related to KAP. Results: This study included 407 participants; more than half of them (54%) were females, while (46%) were males. All participants were 18 years and above. The participants showed a fair level of knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practices toward COVID-19. Conclusion: The findings of this study suggest that Riyadh residents, especially females, have a fair level of knowledge, a positive attitude, and good practices toward COVID-19 and social distancing. More emphasis should be targeted on less educated population and men. This study may help policymakers to identify the target less knowledgeable groups for COVID-19 prevention and health education.