AMD Reasons For Taking Vitamins

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Also called: Age-related macular degeneration, AMD

Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older. It is a disease that destroys your sharp, central vision. You need central vision to see objects clearly and to do tasks such as reading and driving.

AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. It does not hurt, but it causes cells in the macula to die. In some cases, AMD advances so slowly that people notice little change in their vision. In others, the disease progresses faster and may lead to a loss of vision in both eyes. Regular comprehensive eye exams can detect macular degeneration before the disease causes vision loss. Treatment can slow vision loss.

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Discover The 17 Vitamins And MineralsThat Medical Research Has Shown
To Improve Your Vision And The Health Of Your Eyes

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An excellent study from the Netherlands reported recently that people who ingested higher than the median (the top 50%) amounts of vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and zinc had a 35% reduced risk of AMD compared to those who had ingested lower than the median (the bottom 50%) amounts of these micronutrients. This 35% risk reduction compares favorably with the 25% risk reduction of the progression of AMD found in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study.

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