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Vitamins Protect Eyesight
Our doctors are big proponents of a healthy lifestyle to reduce the chances of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and counsel patients on eating a diet high in anti-oxidants. A recent study at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical school supports this and reports a combination of B6, B12, and folic acid help protect women’s eyesight as they age. During the 7 year study of more than 5,000 women ages 40 and up (with pre-existing cardiovascular disease or risk factors), one group received supplements daily while a control group received a placebo. The supplement group had a 34 percent lower rate of age-related macular degeneration which causes vision loss in older adults. According to the National Institutes of Health, eat a diet rich in leafy green vegetables and fish, maintain a healthy weight, and don’t smoke to reduce your risk of AMD.
