AMD/ LOW VISION MONTH
What is AMD might you ask? AMD is Age related Macular Degeneration.
What is Macular Degeneration might you ask? It is a disease that slowly decreases your vision and affects the retina. Ultimately, it causes the cells to stop working.
Some risk factors that may play a role in AMD are:
-> Vascular disease
-> Smoking
-> Age
-> Genetics
If you are diagnosed with AMD, your symptoms can range from:
-> vision being low and distorted
-> straight lines appearing wavy
-> objects appearing smaller
Don't be discouraged! Changing some lifestyle habits can prevent your ocular health from deteriorating.
If you are already diagnosed with AMD/ Low Vision, rest assured you can improve simple things in your daily life:
Improving lighting in your home can help reduce glare
Using a magnifier
Using high contrast lenses for reading and writing
At LivingHope Vision Clinic, we have Early Defence vitamins
at your next eye exam at LivingHope Vision Clinic! itamins, “Contain 3 macular protective pigments to reduce risk and protect sight in the face of retinal disease”.
Learn more about AMD at your next eye exam at LivingHope Vision Clinic!