| Apart from the treatments, people who are | | | | prone to AMD. Regular check up of blood |
| already diagnosed for AMD can take some | | | | pressure and treating it is very essential |
| measures to improve their vision. There are | | | | for avoiding AMD. |
| several products available in the market to | | | | |
| help people with low vision. This includes | | | | Pollution has damaged the natural protection |
| stand magnifiers, monoculars, binoculars, | | | | against suns rays. So it is wise to wear sun |
| video magnifiers, reading machines and | | | | glasses for protection from ultraviolet rays. |
| absorptive lenses. Most people get | | | | |
| discouraged when using a particular device | | | | A high fat diet is an invitation for AMD. A |
| but you should not stop there try out various | | | | diet high in fruits and vegetables and |
| devices until you find the most suitable one | | | | antioxidants can prevent the disease to an |
| for you. | | | | extent. Including green vegetables and fish |
| | | | also reduces the risk. |
| The lighting arrangement can be changed to | | | | |
| suit your need. Try to avoid glare in your | | | | Regular exercise and maintaining an optimum |
| home and office. Several types of special | | | | weight are also crucial for preventing AMD. |
| lights are available and you can test them | | | | |
| for your needs. | | | | Check Your Vision Daily To Detect AMD |
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| If you are in the habit of reading, go for | | | | Amsler Grid can be used to check your vision |
| large print books, which are available in | | | | at home. It is quite similar to a graph paper |
| most libraries. Hand held magnifier can be | | | | and has a dark dot in the center. By using |
| used to read and view pictures. | | | | the Amsler Grid, you can detect early signs |
| | | | of AMD. Missing area, blurring, wavy or |
| While writing, write in large letters and | | | | broken links while watching Amsler Grid can |
| increase the font while reading and writing | | | | alert you against AMD. Early detection of AMD |
| in computers. | | | | is very vital for controlling it. |
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| Patients in the advanced stage can make use | | | | An Amsler Grid can be easily printed or you |
| of low vision aids. | | | | can watch it in your computer screen. |
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| Prevention is better than cure | | | | 1) While looking at Amsler Grid, make sure |
| | | | that you wear your glasses if you have one. |
| Healthy habits can lower the risk of | | | | |
| age-related macular degeneration. If there is | | | | 2) Sit or stand about 15 inches away from the |
| a family history of AMD, you should take | | | | grid. |
| necessary precautions like consulting an | | | | |
| ophthalmologist. As the disease mostly | | | | 3) Look at the dark dot in the middle. |
| affects adults above 50, they should make | | | | |
| periodical visit to the ophthalmologist. | | | | 4) While focusing on the dark dot, you should |
| Taking nutritional supplements after | | | | be able to clearly see the lines. |
| consulting a doctor can be very helpful for | | | | |
| middle-aged people and those with family | | | | 5) If you see any missing lines or if they |
| history of AMD. | | | | are blurred or wavy, immediately contact an |
| | | | ophthalmologist. |
| Researches have already established a direct | | | | |
| relation between smoking and AMD. Lutein, an | | | | 6) If there is no problem when you watched |
| antioxidant, plays a major role in protecting | | | | the grid with both eyes, repeat the exercise |
| the retina from ultraviolet rays. Tobacco | | | | by closing one eye at a time. This is because |
| hampers the absorption of lutein. By stopping | | | | AMD can affect one eye but the other eye |
| to smoke, you are not only saving your eyes | | | | makes up for it. |
| but also avoid the risk of several other | | | | |
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