Obesity is a well know risk factor for
diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and orthopedic and joint problems.
Recently, researchers reviewing the Beaver
Dam Eye Study evaluated the risk of age related eye disease such as age
related macular degeneration (AMD) with obesity. They discussed their review in
Investigative
Ophthalmology & Visual Science where they
reported the results of eye exams that were used to evaluate the presence and
severity of cataract and macular degeneration as well as measurements of height
and weight over a 15 year period of time. Their
findings show that for females who were non smokers, there was indeed and
increased risk of early and late stage age related macular degeneration (AMD)
with an increasing Body Mass Index (BMI).
If
you or someone you know is concerned about macular degeneration and AMD risk
factors they should consider the role of obesity and they are encouraged to
schedule regular eye exams at D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937,
visiting D’Ambrosio Eye
Care or facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare, as early detection, diagnosis and
treatment are the key to avoiding vision loss from age related eye problems
such as AMD.
D'AmbrosioEye Care provides eye care for patients throughout greater Boston, central and
western Massachusetts with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike,
Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts
01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street, Gardner,
Massachusetts 01440.
