A medical expert has warned that those people suffering from age-related macular degeneration should seek immediate treatment early since failure to do could lead to blindness.
age-related macular degeneration, a disease that progressively causes vision loss.
Eye specialist and QUT researcher Dr. Beatrix Feigl revealed macular degeneration is the leading cause of blindness in Australia and one in three Australians will be affected to some degree by it.
Feigl said there is no cure yet for the disorder, but if it is detected early enough, steps can be taken to prevent the condition from worsening.
Early detection and cure is the proper way to deal with age-related macular degeneration which can cause blindness if not handled well.
She said it is very important to detect the condition before there is damage because you can only preserve existing eyesight.
The eye expert said general health and genetics influenced a person’s chance of developing the eye disease.
She explained smoking and a poor diet low in vitamins and omega-3 can increase the risk.
Moreover, Feigl said if you know one of your parents had age-related macular degeneration, it is worth taking extra care of your eyes.
Feigl advices to always be sure to have your eyes tested while they are still healthy.
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