AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION

Age-related macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that causes central vision loss. It occurs when the waste recycling plant of the eye begins to stop working. This causes a build of waste products in the eye which causes damage to the eye. Risk factors for developing ARMD include family history, caucasian, and smoking. Although there is no cure for ARMD, there are ways to slow down the progression of the disease. This is why it is critical to have yearly eye exams so your optometrist can detect early signs of ARMD. A healthy diet of green leafy vegetables as well as brightly colored veggies and fruits have been show to slow down the progression of ARMD. Your optometrist may also recommend some eye vitamins that also have been show to slow down the progression of ARMD.