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AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)
Description
AMD is the progressive destruction of the macula which is the center and highly sensitive part of the retina. This results in the progressive loss of sharp, central vision which is needed to recognize faces and do such tasks as reading or driving.
Statistical studies
show the following:
The leading cause of blindness in the United States for individuals over the age 50 is macular degeneration. Currently there are about 1.5% of Americans over the age of 40 who have this disorder, however the number significantly increase with age. Due to the aging of the American population, the number of individuals affected by this disease is expected to increase.
Symptoms
There are two
types of AMD; Dry AMD and Wet AMD.
Dry
AMD
Initially the most common sign is blurred
vision. As the disease progresses, many
individuals begin to see a small but
progressively increasing in size blind spot
in the middle of their field of vision
Wet
AMD
A more advanced and damaging form of eye
disease, is caused by leakage of blood and
fluid distorting vision or a blind spot may
be created resulting in loss of central
vision.
Questions to ask the
expert
How many years
experience have you had treating this
disorder
What is your success rate
Certificates and
Licenses
References
General Tips
Have regular eye exams.
Do not smoke, or stop smoking if you are
already smoking (see
Smoking Cessation)
Eat plenty of fruits and nuts.
Eat Fish (good source of omega-3 fatty acids
found to decrease risk of getting AMD)
Lower your consumption of harmful fats.
Lose weight and exercise (decreases risk of
AMD)
Take beta carotene, zinc, vitamin C and
vitamin E (if you already have the dry AMD)
List of Products &
Services
Zinc Ionic Mineral Supplement, Fully
Absorbable, 100 +/- ppm - 16 fl. oz.
WaterOz Ionic Zinc is a pure liquid Zinc
supplement.
A deficiency of zinc can lead to a wide
variety of degenerative diseases and
illnesses. Zinc deficiency is common due to
depletion of our soil and losses associated
with food processing.
THE RIGHT C Ū, Nature's Way, 500mg - 120
VegiCaps
WHAT IS THE RIGHT CŪ? THE RIGHT CŪ is a revolutionary new delivery of vitamin C. Developed by leading scientists and clinicians, this patent-pending complex is uniquely designed to be absorbed into the body very efficiently. As a result, THE RIGHT CŪ provides you with the healthy benefits and antioxidant protection of vitamin C.
Ester E Natural Vitamin E, California
Natural, 400 IU - 60 Softgels
Ester-E is bound to phosphate molecules making it one of the most bioactive forms of vitamin E. It absorbs much faster into the cells and ensures proper delivery of its nutritional benefits when needed.
Vision Formula w/ Lutein & Bilberry - 60
Caps
Vision formula w/ Lutein & Bilberry supports
normal eye function by utilizing Lutein, a
key carotenoid found in fruits and
vegetables, which protects the retina by
blocking harmful blue light.
BOOKS &
Publications
Macular Degeneration: The Complete Guide to
Saving and Maximizing Your Sight (Paperback)
by Lylas G. Mogk (Author), Marja Mogk
(Author)
Protect Your Sight: How to Save Your Vision in the Epidemic of Age-Related
Macular Degeneration (Paperback) by James, C Folk (Author), Mark, E
Wilkinson (Author)
Understanding Macular Degeneration DVD
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