July 25, 2003, Newsletter Issue #147: Macular Degeneration
Tip of the Week
PEOPLE AT RISK FOR AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION
Although AMD can occur during middle age, the risk increases as a person gets older. Results of a large study show that people in their 50s have about a two percent chance of getting AMD. This risk rises to nearly 30 percent in those over age 75. Besides age, other AMD risk factors include:
Gender--Women may be at greater risk than men, according to some studies.
Smoking--Smoking may increase the risk of AMD.
Family History--People with a family history of AMD may be at higher risk of getting the disease.
Cholesterol--People with elevated levels of blood cholesterol may be at higher risk for wet AMD.
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