What is AMD?

AMD—age-related macular degeneration—is a disease that affects the eyes. Macular degeneration is when the macula, a small part in the back of your eyes, becomes damaged which starts to affect the central part of your vision.

The damage to the macula can happen over time and is due to many different factors like general aging, genetics, damage from the sun, and the effects of smoking.

Eye Care with AMD

5 ways to support eyes with an AMD diagnosis

Eye Care with AMD

5 ways to support eyes with an AMD diagnosis

Track progression with an Amsler grid

Get a free Amsler grid to use daily and tips on how to use it here.

Adopt healthy lifestyle routines

Eating nutrient rich foods– especially dark, leafy greens– and exercising regularly can help you in many ways. You’ll feel great about taking care of yourself, and you’ll be supporting your eye health.

Adjust smoking habits

Quitting is hard, and there are ways to help. Whether you choose to try nicotine replacement therapy or visit a smoking cessation counselor, there are dozens of ways to try to kick the habit. Why quit?

People who smoke have a much higher risk of developing and progressing their AMD.

Manage other conditions

It’s important to take care of any other health issues, especially if you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol. These conditions can increase the risk of AMD progressing if left untreated or unmanaged.

Try PreserVision with CoQ10 for 2 health benefits in 1 formula.*

Support your eye health with PreserVision, an AREDS 2 vitamin & mineral supplement

Diet alone may not be enough to get the nutrients you need, so you can talk to your eye doctor about PreserVision. It contains the exact nutrient formula recommended by the National Eye Institute to help reduce the risk of moderate-to-advanced AMD progression.*

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Understanding Dry vs Wet AMD

All AMD starts as dry AMD, and between 10-15% of people progress to wet AMD which is an advanced stage of the condition. Learn more about the differences here.

The AREDS 2 formula in PreserVision has been shown to help reduce the risk of progression for moderate-to-advanced AMD.* Because there is no cure to AMD, delaying progression is one way to help.

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Making a Plan with Your Eye Doctor

Did you know that 9 out of 10 eyes doctor surveyed recommend PreserVision? If you think PreserVision is right for you, ask your eye doctor about how it may help. Explore sightmatters.com for resources like an eye doctor discussion guide for ideas on how to navigate the conversation–because talking about your vision and eye health can be scary.