As our ability to gather information and data
and conduct detailed statistical analysis has evolved, we find that it is
possible to look at associations between many different eye diseases and their
risk factors. Researchers reviewing the
Beaver Dam Eye Study evaluated the risk of age related eye disease such as age related macular degeneration (AMD) with obesity. They discussed their
review in Investigative
Ophthalmology & Visual Science where they reported the results of eye exams
that were used to evaluate the presence and severity of cataract and macular
degeneration as well as measurements of height and weight over a 15 year period
of time. Their findings show that for
females who were non smokers, there was indeed and increased risk of early and
late stage age related macular degeneration (AMD) with an increasing Body Mass
Index (BMI) which is an indicator of being overweight or obesity.
If
you or someone you know is overweight or even obese and is concerned about
their risk of age related macular degeneration (AMD) they should call Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser Center at
219-464-8223, or visit Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser
Center or facebook.com/nwindianaeyeandlaser to schedule an eye exam.
Northwest Indiana Eye & Laser
Center offices are located at 502 Marquette Street, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
and 1001 South Edgewood Drive, Knox, Indiana 46354.
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