Summary of Macular Degeneration Prevention

Although certain macular degeneration risk factors can be avoided, it is important to keep in mind that avoiding risk factors does not guarantee that you will not get macular degeneration. Also, most people with a particular risk factor for macular degeneration do not actually get the disease. Some people are more sensitive than others to factors that can cause macular degeneration. Talk to your doctor about methods of macular degeneration prevention that might be effective for you.