Macular Degeneration
Are You at Risk?

  • The macula is the central area of the retina, the delicate tissue in the back of the eye. 
  • A normla macula allows you to see fine details for activities like reading and driving.
  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition involving the macula.
  • AMD is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people 50 years of age or older in the U.S.
  • By age 60, one in ten people have signs of AMD. at age 75, this increased to one in three.
  • Most people with AMD are not diagnosed until they have already suffered severe vision loss.
  • White there is no cure, AMD can be slowed down with changes in nutrition and lifestyles. 

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