Lifestyle practices can reduce risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration or AMD
According to a recent study, modifying lifestyle (healthy eating, physical activity and not smoking) might reduce risk for early AMD as much as 3-fold, helping lower the risk for advanced AMD in a person’s lifetime.*
* Your should consult your doctor for any lifestyle or diet changes.
Reference:
Julie A. Mares, et al., “Healthy Lifestyles Related to Subsequent Prevalence of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.” Arch Ophthalmol, December 2010; doi:10.1001/archophthalmol.2010.314.