WHO IS AT RISK FOR MACULAR DEGENERATION?

Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration include:

• Age: The likelihood to develop macular degeneration increases with age.
• Race: Though macular degeneration occurs in all races, it is much more common in whites.
• Smoking
• High blood pressure
• Vascular disease
• Diet high in saturated fat and cholesterol
• High blood cholesterol level
• Prolonged exposure to sunlight
• Family history