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Step 1
If you don't smoke, then avoid places with second hand smoke. If you smoke, QUIT !! Inhaled cigarette smoke creates free radicals in the body which causes tissue damage, atherosclerosis. These changes can affect the health of the macula.
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Step 2
Increase intake of anti-oxidants, in particular Lutein. Anti-oxidants reduce free radicals in the body to prevent tissue damage. Eat a VARIETY of fruits and vegetables that have high concentrations of anti-oxidants. Blueberries and green leafy vegetables have high concentrations of lutein.
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Step 3
If your diet is not varied or you can't fit fruits and vegetables into your diet, then take daily supplements. Bausch and Lomb's Ocuvite with Lutein daily supplement was used in an important landmark study and shown to be beneficial. It is over the counter and readily available at retail stores.
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Step 4
Use ultraviolet protection for your eyes. Be sure to get 100% UV coating (it's a clear coat) on your prescription glasses. Or wear sunglasses outdoors. Too much ultraviolet exposure to the eyes can cause retina tissue damage. Remember that ultraviolet is in the atmosphere even on a cloudy overcast day, not just on sunny days.
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Step 5
Exercise regularly. Proper circulation is important to keep eyes, retina, macula and other organs in your body healthy.
Comments
Wasatch said
on 10/31/2008 Good article. I need to read o few more of yours. Any help for new floaters?