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Macular Degeneration
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Prevention
There is not a cure for macular degeneration, but research has shown that there are preventative measures.
Sunglasses that block ultraviolet and blue light seem to limit the progression of the disease. Recent research has also proven that vitamins and minerals can slow down the progression of macular degeneration. The antioxidant vitamins C and E, beta carotene, lutein and the mineral zinc are important to your visual health. Please check with your eye doctor to see which is right for you. It’s also important to consult your medical doctor to make sure that vitamins will not affect any conditions you have or medications you take.
Taking the right vitamins is important, and the Retina Health Center has a full
line of vitamins to meet your needs.
Finally, general good health is important. There is growing scientific evidence to show that people with a healthy cardiovascular system are likely to have a reduced risk of macular degeneration. On the other hand, a poor diet, smoking and lack of exercise can contribute to its development.
The Amsler Grid
The Amsler Grid Test is an effective means of alerting you to changes in your vision. While wearing your reading glasses, cover one eye and look directly at the center dot of the grid, which you can find to the right of this text. Keeping your eye focused firmly on the dot, be sure that all the lines are straight and all the squares are the same size. Do this for each eye. If any area on the grid becomes blurred, distorted or otherwise abnormal, notify us immediately.
To see a full sized amsler grid click here.
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