Causes of Age-related Macular Degeneration

Even though there is no known exact cause for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), its origins are considered multi-factorial and the following factors may place you at a higher risk:

• Family history of Macular Degeneration
• Low macular pigment density
• Smoking
• High cholesterol
• Farsightedness
• Obesity
• Sun exposure

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will help you with a great deal of health issues, including reducing your risk of developing macular degeneration.