Degeneration (ARMD)
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- What is ARMD?
- Symptoms of ARMD
- Causes of ARMD
- Prevention of ARMD
- Risk factors for ARMD
- Complications of ARMD
- When to see a doctor about ARMD
- Diagnosis of ARMD
- Conventional treatment of ARMD
- Alternative/complementary treatment of ARMD
- Living with ARMD
- Caring for someone with ARMD
Prevention of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD)
Age-related macular degeneration may be unpreventable in certain circumstances:
- Age - people who are over 65 may develop this condition as their eyes are not functioning as well as they were when they were younger as scientists think this condition occurs more frequently in older people due to the degeneration of the eyes as people age
- Gender - research shows that women more often develop age-related macular degeneration than men and which this is a known statistics, researchers are yet to understand why this is a risk factor
- Genetic - people who have family members that have age-related macular degeneration may be at a higher risk for developing it too, especially if they engage in lifestyle choices which are not healthy for the eyes
There may be ways to prevent age-related macular degeneration from occurring:
- Don't smoke - research suggests that people who smoke have a much higher risk for developing age-related macular degeneration than people who do not smoke. In addition to not smoking, also keep away from other people's smoke too
- Exercise regularly - people who exercise regularly have a much lower risk for developing age-related macular degeneration because they have better body circulation (including to the eyes) and better heart health. In addition to this, exercise ensures that healthy body weight is maintained, which reduces another risk factor (obesity) for developing this condition
- Healthy diet - a healthy diet that includes foods rich in the antioxidants and vitamin A, are especially useful in reducing the risk of developing this disease, because these antioxidants are vital to the healthy functioning of the eyes
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< 3: causes 5: risk factors > Last reviewed: 14 September 2007 || Last updated: 15 March 2009
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