What are the main risks for Age-related Macular Degeneration
Age (over 50 years) – the prevalence of macular degeneration increases with increasing age
Family history – there is a genetic component to macular degeneration so it is important to know if it impacts your parents, siblings, grandparents.
Cigarette smoking
High blood pressure
Diet high in saturated fats (e.g. butter, meat)
Obesity
Caucasian
The doctors at Retina Associates of Florida provide the latest diagnostic and treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in their Tampa, Brandon and Lakeland offices.
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