Research
on Obesity & Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
By reviewing the Beaver Dam Eye Study it was possible for investigators to evaluate the risk of age related eye disease such as age related macular degeneration (AMD) with obesity. The results of their review were published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science where they reported the results of the 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). If you or someone you know has questions about AMD risk or needs to schedule an eye exam appointment, please feel free to call us at 508-730-2020, visit Center for Sight or www.facebook.com/centerforsightfallriver.
Center for Sight is conveniently located at 1565 North Main Street, Suite 406, Fall River, Massachusetts 02720 for patients from Massachusetts or Rhode Island.
