Are you over the age of 50?
Did you know that 1 in 7 people over the age of 50 have signs of macular degeneration?
Macular degeneration is a painless and progressive loss of central vision. In Australia, it is the cause of 50% of blindness and severe vision loss.
What is it like to have Macular Degeneration?
In the early stages, patients rarely notice any symptoms. As the disease progresses symptoms can include:
- Difficulty reading or doing activities that require fine vision
- Distortions (where straight lines are wavy)
- Difficulty distinguishing faces
- Permanent dark or blurred spot in the centre of vision
What can I do to protect myself?
Major benefits are seen when patients:
- Stop smoking
- Implement a regular exercise routine
- Adopt an eye-healthy diet
- Protect your eyes from the sun with sunglasses and a hat
For more information https://www.mdfoundation.com.au/
