Wie kann man einer Makuladegeneration vorbeugen?
Until now the cause of the disease has been extensively unknown. In addition to the age, the experience shows that there are different risk factors which are promoting AMD or which can cause the disease.
If possible, these factors have to be eliminated or minimized. Certain influences, such as genetic conditions or increasing age, can not be avoided.
Affected or endangered patients have several opportunities to put obstacles in the way of their disease. Not only with AMD the susceptibility is depending on the general constitution of the body because a healthy body has more reserves and power for the protection against damaging influences.
What you can do
Stop smoking!
Smoking is a further important risk factor! The whole vascular- and nervous system is attacked and the body is constantly poisoned. There are many ways and different kinds of help to stop smoking. If you are not strong enough to manage it alone, you should urgently ask your doctor for a help!
Check your blood pressure!
Patients suffering from a high blood pressure are more endangered than other people! Check your blood pressure regularly and, if necessary, ask your doctor for a medicinal control!
Avoid UV light!
Another risk factor is the UV light! Protect your eyes from direct solar radiation and wear sunglasses with UV filter!
Healthy nutrition!
The cells of the retina are supplied via many fine blood vessels with oxygen, vitamins, trace elements and many other important micronutrients. This is only possible, if the people have a healthy and balanced nutrition. In case of doubt the nutrition should be completed by supplementary nutrients. With a sufficient supply of all necessary nutrients a healthy metabolism is supported – otherwise AMD is caused on the macula.
Free radicals!
The older a person gets the more free radicals come up in its body. Outer factors, such as smoking, UV light, exhaust gases and environmental pollution, additionally support their formation.
Antioxidants!
By means of antioxidants contained in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals these free radicals are bound in metabolism, they are rendered harmless and the whole organism is protected.
Vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals!
Antioxidants can be found in the nutrition especially with the vitamins C and E, in different carotinoids, in the minerals selenium and zinc as well as in flavonoids belonging to the group of phytochemicals.
Sufficient vitamin supply!
One apple a day keeps the doctor away! Or in other words: You should eat at least five times a day fruits and vegetables! With an unbalanced nutrition additionally can be taken relevant supplementary nutrients for the support of your eyes! The right dosage is very important – that’s why you should use the detailed consultation of your eye specialist or pharmacist.
Check your blood pressure regularly!
Protect your eyes from the sun!
