16/02/2026
Happy New Week.....
Age related Macular degeneration [ARMD].
This eye disease is one of the leading causes of
vision loss amongst people between age 50yrs and 60yrs..
This disease affects the MACULAR, the part of the retina [eye] responsible for sharp, central vision
Macular degeneration shows no early signs, and if left untreated can also lead to permanent vision loss..
SYMPTOMS
*Difficulty recognising faces,or reading
*Distorted lines [seeing strait lines Distorted]
*Fades in colour [seeing colours faded in appearance]
RISK FACTORS
*Age [50yrs/60yrs]
*Genetics [History of ARMD in the family]
*Diet [poor nutrition]
*Smoking
*Sun exposure [exposure of the eye to ultraviolet rays from the sun]
TREATMENT/MANAGEMENT
Diet [Nutrients densed food] foods rich in ANTIOXIDANTS Vitamin C,Vitamins E,ZINC Lutien,zeaxanthin,leafy green vegetables
Quite smoking
Wear sunglasses
A Comprehensive eye examination, will help to rule out
this vision threatening eye disease..
Age related Macular degeneration, progresses without noticeable early symptoms...
Prioritize your eye health..
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