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For many of us, our eyesight is something we take for granted until we start getting older.

And then, suddenly we think, Oh, I might need glasses to read, and we accept thats part of the process. But theres more to it.

Eye health is something you can actually help controlas you get older, especially to reduce your risk ofAge-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) which can lead to low vision and blindness.

Anyone whos caring for a parent or grandparent would want the best for their eyesight too. So, we all need to know what we can do and there arepreventative measures that go beyond just wearing sunglasses to block UV rays.

Here are four facts about your eyes that can help protect your vision, and the vision of those you care for, for years to come.

You may already know that smoking can increase your risk of developing an eye condition. But did you know that high cholesterol and high blood pressure can too?

High cholesterol and high blood pressure can damage the blood vessel walls, increasing the likelihood of things like blood clots.

Take note also if you have an older person in your life who may need help getting on top of these things.

No, we dont mean just eating lots of carrots!

To help reduce the risk of developing an eye condition, Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) recommends that we adopt the following simple practices as a normal part of our diets:

Now, what about carrots? It turns out theyre not thenumber one food for eye health, despite what were told as kids.

MDFA notes that while carrots are a good source of vitamin A, which is important for general health, you should choose dark leafy greens as your main eye health vegetable.

For recipes that are tailored to improving your eye health, check out their free Eat For Your Eyes electronic cookbook on theirwebsite.

AMD is a chronic eye disease, which if left unchecked, may cause blindness. Its also the leading cause of blindness in Australia.

The macula is the part of your eye used for sharp, central vision. AMD causes the macula to deteriorate, and over time leads to blurred sight, and even black spots in your central vision.

This makes it hard to drive, read and recognise peoples faces. Its a scary thought for a lot of us, isnt it? And its particularly hard to watch a loved one going through it.

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4 facts you need to know about your eyes as you age. - Mamamia

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