EXERCISE & GOOD DIET LOWER RISK OF MACULAR DEGENERATION IN WOMEN

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

A new study of 1313 women age 55 to 74 years of age found that GOOD DIET and EXERCISE reduced the risk of age related macular degeneration by 46%.    Smoking doubles the risk of macular degeneration and makes it more likely to turn from the dry form to the more aggressive wet form.

Here's a million dollars worth of advice for FREE:    don't smoke,  eat a good diet rich in fruits, vegetable, fish, fiber, berries and nuts, low is saturated fat, low in high calorie processed carbohydrates.   Exercise for 30 minutes at least 4-5 times per week. drink alcohol in moderation ideally red wine. have a social network and a benevolent belief system. Wear your seatbelt and drive carefully.  Take 2-3 omega 3 fish oil pills/capsules daily. Do not become markedly overweight or obese.

The above article was the Archives of Ophthalology December 13 2010 Authors JA Mares and others.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

1. No   2. Most can come from a good vegetarian diet.

JCH MD

[Anoopms]

is persons with floaters are in great risk of macular degeneration?also can vegetarian diet provide all nutrients to eye?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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