Watch your blood pressure and your diet. Nutrition appears to play a role in the health of the macula. In addition to supplements, there are common food sources for the vitamins, minerals and other substances necessary for good retinal health. In general, the kind of low fat diet that supports cardiovascular health is one that also contributes to healthy eyes. Finally, protect your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun by using a hat or visor and sunglasses.
Most sunglasses allow some direct sunlight to enter from the top and sides of the frame.
There are sunglasses designed specifically for macular degeneration that include side panels and a ridge at the top of the glasses so that all light is filtered. The most helpful colors for blocking out blue light are red, orange, yellow and amber. Because glare is often a problem for people with AMD , choose this protection carefully. You can also have your regular glasses treated with ultraviolet protection a clear coating that will not interfere with your sight. Contact us for further information regarding disease prevention .