According to www.myvistiontest.com heavy drinking (more than three drinks a day) is a contributing factor to the increased risk of the onset of early macular degeneration. Myvistiontest.com cites published scientific literature that appeared in the April 2008 edition of the American Journal of Ophthalmology, claiming heavy alcohol use is a factor for increasing a person’s risk of early macular degeneration.
Pooled results showed that heavy alcohol consumption was associated with approximately 50% increased risk of early AMD, adjusted for age and smoking (OR, 1.47; 95% CI, 1.10 to 1.95), whereas the association between heavy alcohol consumption and risk of late AMD was inconclusive. There were insufficient data to investigate an association between moderate alcohol consumption and AMD. Although this association appears to be independent of smoking, it could not be excluded completely. http://www.myvisiontest.com/index.php
For people that have macular degeneration and are looking to maintain a healthy retina, Myvisiontest.com offers a few tips. Below is a sample, to see the full list visit: http://www.myvisiontest.com/index.php
• Always protect your eyes with sunglasses that have UV protection. Ultraviolet rays are believed to cause damage to the pigment cells in the retina.
• Quit smoking. Smoking impairs the body’s circulation, decreasing the efficiency of the retinal blood vessels.
• Exercise regularly. Cardiovascular exercise improves the body’s overall health and increases the efficiency of the circulatory system.
For people who have never been tested for macular degeneration, follow the link below for a self-test.
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