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( A M D ) : l E A D I N G C A u S E o F B l I N D N E S S
By Jaime Blyskal Marcolini, OD
Seniors are at heightened risk for age-related macular degeneration,
the leading cause of blindness among older Americans. The disease damages
central vision, limiting a person's ability to read and recognize faces.
To keep your eyes healthy follow the recommendations below:
• Get regular comprehensive medical eye exams. AMD often has no
early warning signs, so getting regular comprehensive eye exams is critical to
diagnosing and treating AMD in its early stages.
• Quit smoking. If you smoke, you are twice as likely to develop macular
degeneration compared with a nonsmoker.
• Know your family's eye health history. You have a 60 percent chance
of developing the condition if a close family member has the disease.
• Eat a diet rich in omega-3s and low saturated fat. Studies have shown
that people who had a reduced risk of AMD had diets rich in omega-3 fatty
acids, such as fish.
• Exercise regularly. Regular exercise can benefit your eyes. Exercising
three times a week reduced the risk of developing wet AMD over 15 years by
70 percent.
• MPOD Testing. Nutrient levels of lutein and zeaxanthin can be measured
to ensure you are getting an adequate amount to prevent vision loss.
• Maculogix Testing. Damage of the photoreceptors is the first sign that you
have AMD. This testing can determine if you have the disease BEFORE it can
be seen under a microscope. This allows earlier intervention to protect eyes
from loss of vision.
• Genetic Testing. 60% of AMD is inherited. Testing is available to determine
the risk of developing the disease.
For more information about about eyecare, please contact Clinton
Family Eyecare located at 186 Center Street, Suite 170 in Clinton, by
calling: 908.735.5712, or visit: www.ClintonFamilyEyecare.com.
Macular
Degeneration damages
central vision, limiting
a person's ability to read
and recognize faces
Make sure you don't miss out
on the details of your life. New
testing is available to diagnose,
treat and preserve vision.
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