subject: The Way To Prevent Macular Degeneration [print this page] It is a fact that a large number of people worldwide are suffering from macular degeneration, and many of them may suffer from vision loss. Therefore, more and more people are wonder to know if there are some ways to lower their risks to develop macular degeneration, or prevent them from developing advanced macular degeneration. The following will introduce some tips to help these people to find the ways to prevent macular degeneration or AMD.
In order to lower our risks to develop macular degeneration, we can follow the following tips: First, it is wise to have our eyes tested early and regularly, especially for some people who are genetically pre-disposed to macular degeneration, they should have eye exams at a regular basis. We should know that the earlier we find the eye problem, the easier and sooner we can treat them. Second, it is better to quit smoking. Researches show people who smoke 2 times are more likely to develop macular degeneration. So in order to prevent ourselves from this eye problem, we should quit smoking instantly. Third, a healthy diet will be good for us to keep away from or lessen macular degeneration, for example, we can eat more nuts or fruits, and if we are allergic to nuts, we can have some vitamins or supplements which contain omega-3, vitamin A and luteins instead.
If people are diagnosed of dry macular degeneration, dont worry, there are also some ways to prevent us from developing AMD. First, we can eat more dark green vegetables which will be good for slowing down the progression of macular degeneration and further vision loss. Second, keeping a good weight will lessen the possibility to develop AMD through exercises, or taking in less fat and cholesterol. Third, for dry macular degeneration patients, it is necessary to wear UV blocking sunglasses when they are outside to prevent their eyes from harmful sun rays. Fourth, taking in some advanced vitamins or zinc can prevent us from developing AMD. But be sure to consult with our eye doctor and listen to his advice on which supplement should be taken according to our condition as some supplements will be bad for our medication effect. If we have diseases like high blood pressure or diabetes, we are required to have them checked as they will affect our preventing way. Last but not least, if the above is not effective, we can take laser eye surgery to destroy the blood vessels to prevent the macular degeneration from deteriorating. Though it is a hope for some people, it still has some risks.
From the above introduction, we can see it is better for us to have our eyes tested at a regular basis, and we should have a healthy diet and keep a good weight in order to prevent ourselves from developing macular degeneration or AMD.
If you want to know more about Eye Health, then feel free to visit
