Macular Degeneration Is Treatable: Save You Eyesight Naturally
Posted: Monday, March 28, 2011
by Dr. Marc Grossman
Natural Eye Care, Inc.
Nearly two million people in the U.S. have the potentially blinding conditionmacular degeneration (also known as age-related macular degeneration or AMD). As the population ages, those numbers are projected to hit nearly 3 million by 2020.
Macular degeneration is the slow deterioration of cells in the macula of the eye. It compromises central vision, jeopardizing your ability to read, write, drive, and recognize faces.
Improved nutrition has been clinically shown to profoundly impact on the progression of AMD. Two compounds that are naturally found within the macula of the eye, lutein and zeaxanthin, can also be found in foods likespinach, kale, collard and mustard greens, broccoli, and corn. People can help prevent the deterioration of their eyesight and generally improve their vision health by eating these antioxidant rich foods.
In addition to choosing the right foods, it’s smart to stay away from activities that dramatically increase one’s risk of AMD, such as:
• Smoking: smokers are 200-300% more likely to develop AMD;
• Intake of harmful fats: man-made fats (a.k.a hydrogenated fats or transfats) and saturated fats double one’s risk of getting AMD;
• Alcohol consumption: drinking more than one glass of red wine per day has been linked to a reduction in glutathione, an essential compound that protects the cells of the eyes from damage and deterioration.
According to Natural Eye Care, Inc. founder, optometrist Marc Grossman “As always, prevention is the best medicine. Since less than one percent of people with AMD have progressed to the point of legal blindness, most are in a position to benefit greatly from preventative measures, particularly at the early stages of the disease.”
You can take a free self-test for AMD: http://www.naturaleyecare.com/mac_amsler.htm.
NATURAL EYE CARE INC. has been offering natural solutions for eye conditions and other health issues since 1999. Based on the pioneering work of behavioral optometrist and licensed acupuncturist Dr. Marc Grossman, Natural Eye Care, Inc. offers guidance and products for people seeking natural alternatives to resolve their vision problems. A combination of proper diet, nutritional supplements, exercise, and healthy lifestyle habits all work together to help clients preserve their precious gift of sight.
For an extensive list of client testimonials regarding the effectiveness of Natural Eye Care, Inc.’s strategies for combating macular degeneration visit this webpage: http://www.naturaleyecare.com/clients_speak.asp.
By Marc Grossman, Doctor of Optometry and Licensed Acupuncturist andco-founder of Natural Eye Care, Inc. He has authored five books on natural eye care and lectures nationally and internationally on holistic eye health. Relying on over thirty years of clinical experience and the latest peer reviewed research, he offers a valuable perspective on diet, lifestyle, and nutritional supplements related to eye health and overall wellness. Learn more about his work at Naturaleyevare.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (1 total)So, AMD is preventable but how is it treatable? My grandmother has AMD, has a healthy diet, never smoked but no one has given her any insights on how to treat AMD. Any thoughts?
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