It’s also important to manage other diseases, such as high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Obesity is a contributing factor in these diseases, so it's important to maintain a healthy weight.
If you smoke, quitting the habit is a big step toward cutting the odds of developing macular degeneration. Smokers are far more likely to develop the disease than non-smokers.
To augment those overall goals, and to boost the odds of avoiding the disease by getting the proper nutrition, eat right and include a variety of fruits, nuts, vegetables and leafy greens.
Doctors particularly recommend these 10 foods:
1) Spinach
2) Kale
3) Broccoli
4) Peas
5) Walnuts
6) Blueberries