Macular Degeneration in Eyes and Preventive Dietary Modifications

Macular degeneration is a medical condition,images are focused. Hence it is responsible for
normally found in elderly adults, in which thefine vision.
center of the inner lining of the eye, known asSPECIFIC DIETARY MODIFICATIONS
the "Macula" area of the retina becomes thin, a- Eat food and or supplements rich in vitamin C,A
condition also known as atrophy. In some cases, itand E.
even results in bleeding. This can cause loss of- Include a serving of vegetables rich in
central vision, which may result in inability to seecarotenoids (pumpkin, carrots, lettuce, coriander,
fine details, to read, an in some instancesspinach) in your daily diet.
recognize faces. There are a few risk factors- Follow a low trans-fat and low cholesterol diet.
that predispose one to developing MacularAvoid processed foods like fried snacks, cakes
Degeneration:French fries, etc.
- The risk increases with age- Drink a glass of carrot or coriander juice daily to
- Cigarette smokingpack in nutrients and potent anti oxidants.
- Family history of Macular Degeneration- Smoking puts you at high risk for macular
- Cardiovascular disease elevated levels ofdegeneration. Quit smoking to retain good vision.
Cholesterol- It is recommended to consume red wine (high in
- Light eye colorflavanoids) and fish (rich in omega 3 fatty acids) 2
- Excessive exposure to sunlighttimes in a week.
Eying the right DIET- A three - 40 minute brisk walk daily helps to
Macular Degeneration is a painless, degenerativerelieve stress and decrease risk.
eye disease that results in blurred vision, distorted- Protect your eyes by avoiding exposure to
view of straight objects and difficulty inintense ultraviolet light (wear sunglasses) and get
performing daily activities like reading and driving.regular checkups.
The Macula is the portion of the retina where