EyeScience Macular Health Formula

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a condition that affects the central vision of the eye, making it blurred instead of sharp. There are different stages of the disease, and the rate of progression varies, impacting one or both eyes.  Macular Degeneration Risk Factors Age-Related Macular Degeneration is an eye disease that causes permanent loss of vision in the center of the retina. The condition typically occurs in individuals over the age of 60, which is why it is referred to as “age-related.” The major factors which increase the risk for AMD include:  Age  Gender Race and ethnicity Family history Smoking High blood pressure Cardiovascular disease Obesity Sun damage Medications Diet and alcohol Previous cataract surgery Best Vitamins for Macular Degeneration The nutritional supplements recommended for AMD came from the results of the Age-Related Disease Studies – AREDS and AREDS2. AREDS The AREDS study, published in 2001, evaluated the best vitamins for macular degeneratio