The risk of many systemic diseases-such as high
blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory problems & joint
problems-and obesity is well documented. Recently 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).
If you or
someone you know is concerned about obesity and the risk of age related macular
degeneration (AMD) , please feel free to call Doctor &
Associates-203-227-4113, visit Doctor
& Associates in Fairfield County or facebook.com/doctorandassociates to
schedule a
comprehensive eye examination.
Doctor & Associates offices
are located at 129 Kings Highway North, Westport, Connecticut 06880, 195
Danbury Road, Wilton, Connecticut 06897 and 148 East Avenue, Norwalk,
Connecticut 06851.
