| Age Related Macular Disease (ARMD) is a | | | | always a good idea. |
| debilitating disease that slowly robs people of their | | | | For those with ARMD, the disease tends to |
| ability to see fine detail. It is common among the | | | | worsen as they age. Obesity and a sedentary |
| elderly and some groups are more prone to it | | | | lifestyle can contribute to ARMD. Family history is |
| than others. There are many identifiable risk | | | | a good indicator whether you will have ARMD |
| factors. | | | | later in life. |
| Caucasian women in their 50s and 60s are most | | | | Scientists have identified select genetic factors |
| at risk for ARMD. It is a stealthy disease that | | | | that contribute to ARMD. They contend that it is |
| some people don't even realize is progressing. | | | | almost guaranteed that twins and other multiples |
| ARMD can be caused by the use of some drugs. | | | | will share the disease as they age if they have |
| There are some genetic factors, such as eye | | | | the same genetic risk factors. |
| color that also may put a person at risk. | | | | ARMD is a painless disease that affects the |
| Lifestyle choices can also trigger ARMD. Smoking | | | | central vision. Millions of people suffer from ARMD |
| is terrible for your health and ARMD is just | | | | and it can be devastating. The disease can occur |
| another one of its many side effects. Those with | | | | slowly and prevent sufferers from being able to |
| high blood pressure or are overweight should be | | | | perform such tasks as driving or reading. |
| concerned about ARMD. | | | | Fortunately, there are ways to identify if you are |
| Excessive sun exposure and those with diets high | | | | risk and take steps to avoid it or slow down its |
| in fatty foods are at risk for ARMD. Taking steps | | | | progression. |
| to limit sun exposure and eating healthy are | | | | |