Another new study by researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary says smoking may be to blame. Furthermore, those who smoked the most actually had the greatest risk. A similar study in men found an even stronger link. Men who smoked a pack or more a day were two to three times more likely to develop macular degeneration. Both studies found that former smokers were still at increased risk even 15 years after quitting.
Experts say the secret to prevention lies in never starting smoking.
In most cases macular degeneration does not respond well to treatment. So once it's started to cause degeneration in your eyesight, it's hard to reverse. All rights reserved.