Mediterranean Diet May Help Your Vision

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, such as the Mediterranean-style diet, may significantly reduce your risk for developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In this study, researchers analyzed data on over 5,000 people, aged 55 and older, and found that those who closely followed a Mediterranean style diet had a 41% lower risk for developing late-stage AMD than participants who did not follow such a diet. American Academy of Ophthalmology spokesperson Dr. Emily Chew adds, “Chronic diseases, such as AMD, dementia, obesity and diabetes, all have roots in poor dietary habits. It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”  Ophthalmology, September 2018