February is Age Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
February 6, 2023
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness among older Americans, but new treatments have dramatically changed the course of this disease over the last 10 years, making AMD more manageable than ever before.
Causes:
- Smoking
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
Prevention:
Early Detection can slow it down
Taking Supplements of Vitamins C and E, Lutein, Zinc and Copper
During AMD Awareness Month in February, Feeser Eyecare is reminding people that early detection is a critical first step.
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One in six Americans aged 65 and older have a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. The risk of eye disease increases with age, yet many older adults neglect to see an Optometrist for care. Feeser EyeCare wants to bring attention to the signs and symptoms of vision loss - and steps to help seniors take care of their sight.
It has become the most diagnosed eye disease than macular degeneration and diabetes put together. Approximately 16.4 million people have been diagnosed with Dry Eye Disease in the United States of America.
Chlorine and other contaminants can cause eye irritation and/or infection.