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 to evaluate the
presence and severity of cataract and macular degeneration as well as
measurements of height and weight, in order to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI)
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 the risk of macular degeneration (AMD) or has a high BMI or is even obese, schedule
an eye examination at Alabama Eye & Cataract Center in Birmingham by
calling 205-930-0930, visiting Alabama Eye & Cataract Center or
http://www.facebook.com/michelsonlaservision.
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centers in Birmingham located at UAB-Highlands, 1201 11th Avenue S, Suite 501,
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