The summary below is from a large study done in Germany. This new information adds to previous studies that show a strong link to heredity and smoking. There are some things that can be done to reduce the chance of getting ARMD.
1. If you smoke, quit.
2. If you have a parent or sibling with ARMD consider taking one of the supplements recommended for people with macular degeneration. There are many. I recommend "Macular Shield AREDS 2 plus Complete Multivitamin" , a product of Doctors Advantage.
3. Have a complete, dilated eye examination yearly.
July 21, 2014
Source:
Universität Mainz
Summary:
Even individuals under the age of 50 years can suffer early forms of age-related m
Date:
acular degeneration, researchers say. With the help of their findings, the researchers were also able to gain insights into how frequently the various forms of age-related macular degeneration occur. On average, about 12 percent of the examined 35- to 74-year-olds had early stage AMD, but only 0.2 percent of the study participants exhibited symptoms of late stage AMD, which is often associated with severe visual impairment. #maculardegeneration
