Guide to Eye Diseases

B vitamins for AMD prevention

Age-related macular degeneration has long been the leading cause of blindness in the world. This eye disease is quite damaging in an old patient. By destroying one’s sharp central vision, age-related macular degeneration will cause difficulty in performing daily tasks, such as reading, watching TV and driving. A good news is that a recently published study conduced by Harvard Medical School has revealed that vitamin B6, B12 and folic acid are beneficial to eye health. In detail, these nutrients can help prevent or lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

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