1. Keep Blood Pressure Under Control
Many seniors have high blood pressure, which can damage the blood vessels in the retina of the eye. Left untreated, the damaged blood vessels can leak and cause the macula to swell. This condition is known as hypertensive retinopathy. Hypertensive retinopathy can cause vision problems and blindness. Encourage your loved one to manage their blood pressure by maintaining a healthy weight, decreasing the amount of salt in their diet and taking any prescribed blood pressure medications. 2. Eat Foods and Supplements with Nutrients Crucial for Good Eye Health
Researchers who conducted the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2, identified a group of nutrients that can help prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Many seniors have high blood pressure, which can damage the blood vessels in the retina of the eye. Left untreated, the damaged blood vessels can leak and cause the macula to swell. This condition is known as hypertensive retinopathy. Hypertensive retinopathy can cause vision problems and blindness. Encourage your loved one to manage their blood pressure by maintaining a healthy weight, decreasing the amount of salt in their diet and taking any prescribed blood pressure medications. 2. Eat Foods and Supplements with Nutrients Crucial for Good Eye Health
Researchers who conducted the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2, identified a group of nutrients that can help prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration