Macular Degeneration

Corn or Kale Anyone?
Science is proving what you already knew. You are what you eat, especially when it comes the macular health of the retinol AGE related MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD) is a disease of the eye. The macula is the bull's eye of your vision. If the macula is damaged, your central vision is affected. While your peripheral (side vision) remains, macular degeneration takes away your ability to, “read, watch TV, identify people's faces, drive - anything that requires central vision. Smoking, outdoor exposure to UV, family history, having light colored eyes and fair skin, are a few of the risk factors which are thought to promote macular degeneration.

AMD-Big Problem: The problem with I\MD is that once you get it you can't get rid of it; there's no cure for macular degeneration. If you have blood leakage with your AMD, surgeons can stop the leakage but your vision cannot be restored to normal levels once the damage has been done.

However, all is not lost. You've heard that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". Research is showing that nutrition can play a part in keeping the eyes healthy and possibly keep you from suffering severe vision loss. The fact is, even though we know what to eat, we simply may not be able to digest enough of the right kinds of foods to make a difference.

HERE COMES THE SUN-
So, what can you do to try and prevent or lessen your risk for getting macular Degeneration? Blocking UV rays from the sun is very important in protecting the eyes. Wearing a hat, glasses or sunglasses with UV protection and limiting your time outside or under the tanning lamp are a few of the ways to protect your eyes.

MACULAR RISK ASSESSMENT-
Dr. Lynch's office in Cuba we are able to assess your risk for getting Macular Degeneration. Using computer technology the amount of pigment in your macula may be measured. If your pigment level is high you'll have less of a risk of getting macular degeneration (other factors are considered also).

If your pigment level is low you'll have more risk of getting AMD. However, by taking a supplement capsule containing the pigment needed in the macula, you can boost your pigment to a safer level. It's like protecting your skin from damage caused by the sun's UV with SPF lotion. Only instead of your skin you're protecting your macula by taking the necessary pigment designed just for your macula. Zeazanthin and Lutein are the two main elements needed to protect the macula. Many patients have seen the.ir pigment levels increase after taking this important supplement. The higher the pigment level, the better your chances are of avoiding or putting off the occurrence of Macular Degeneration. Know your pigment score and your AMD risk by having this important test. Promote your quality of life by protecting your eyes for a life time of good vision!