Diets high in red meat and fatty foods may increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration in older Americans, new research suggests.
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 -- Diets heavy in red meat and fatty foods could help spur a leading cause of vision loss in older Americans, new research suggests.
Age-related macular degeneration occurs when a part of the eye called the macula is damaged. Sometimes this happens when deposits called drusen grow on the macula. Or it can occur when new blood vessels keep forming and leak blood, scarring the macula, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.The study included almost 1,300 people from a nationally representative sample. Most did not haveAll of the study participants completed surveys about their diets twice during the 18-year study.
"This study shows what we've suspected. A diet high in fatty foods, processed meats and refined grains makes the more severe form of macular degeneration more likely," Deobhakta said.caused by a less healthy diet and stress on the cells in the eyes are likely behind the increased risk.
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