Key Takeaways
- A new study found that the Mediterranean diet may lower risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss for older adults.
- Study participants who followed the Mediterranean diet had up to a 34% lower risk of developing AMD.
Age-related eye diseases are the leading cause of vision impairment in the U.S., and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause among older adults. With AMD, central vision is made less sharp, making the center of the field of vision blurry.
Of course, there are healthy habits you can pick up to support eye health, like wearing sunglasses when outdoors, limiting screen time when possible and staying physically active. Plus, eating foods like vitamin E-rich almonds and vitamin A-packed sweet potatoes can…