Can Lifestyle Choices Affect Macular Degeneration? While aging is the primary risk factor for AMD, l

While aging is the primary risk factor for AMD, lifestyle choices also play a major role in long-term retinal health.

Patients may reduce their risk of progression by:

Avoiding smoking
Controlling blood pressure
Eating leafy green vegetables
Wearing UV-protective sunglasses
Managing cholesterol and cardiovascular health

Healthy habits combined with regular retinal evaluations can help protect vision over time.

At Wagner Kapoor Institute, we believe managing dry AMD requires a comprehensive approach that combines technology, monitoring, and healthy lifestyle choices.

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Wagner Kapoor Institute Wagner Kapoor Institute, specializes in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, eye tumors, and the diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye disease. We are the preferred referral for National Retina Centers of Excellence and the preeminent provider of adult and pediatric macula and retina treatments located in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia & North Carolina. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer the latest technology and treatments to save your eyesight.

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