Frank Siringo, M.D., O.D., chief of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at Omni Eye Specialists in Denver, explains how to help prevent wet AMD. 

Wet AMD Basics

Get the basics on the most advanced form of age-related macular degeneration, a condition known as wet AMD.

What Is Wet AMD?

Wet AMD Causes

Doctors don't have definitive answers yet, but they do what what may increase your risk.

Why Did I Develop Wet AMD?

Wet AMD Symptoms

If you're at risk for wet age-related macular degeneration, it's crucial that you know how to spot the signs.

How Will I Know I Have Wet AMD?

What Are the Symptoms of Wet AMD?

Wet AMD vs Dry AMD

Learn what doctors know about the progression of age-related macular degeneration.

What's the Difference Between Wet and Dry AMD?

WET AMD Diagnosis

Find out how doctors confirm a patient has wet age-related macular degeneration. 

How Is Wet AMD Diagnosed?

Wet AMD Treatment

Today's treatment options for wet age-related macular degeneration are more effective than ever. 

What Treatments Are Available for Wet AMD?

Eye Injection Basics

Deeeep breath. This treatment isn't as stressful as you may think.

What Are Eye Injections Really Like? 

Eye Injection Risks

Anti-VEGF injections are highly effective medications, but as with all drugs, there are some potential (though uncommon) complications. 

What Are the Risks of Eye Injections?

Wet AMD and Vision Loss 1

Vision can deteriorate fairly rapidly, so make that appointment as soon as possible.

How Quickly Can Wet AMD Lead to Vision Loss?

Wet AMD and Vision Loss 2

Vision loss was almost always permanent with wet age-related macular degeneration. Today's treatments offer new hope. 

Can Vision Loss From Wet AMD Be Restored?

Can Vision Loss From Wet AMD Be Reversed?

Wet AMD Prevention

There's a lot you can do to lower your risk of developing wet age-related macular degeneration. 

Can I Lower My Risk for Wet AMD?

Video: Can I Prevent Wet AMD?

Can I Prevent Wet AMD?

If you have dry AMD, there are a number of lifestyle changes you can make to lower the
risk that you'll go on to the advanced vision-threatening type of wet macular degeneration. The first of which is don't smoke. Smoking is the number-one risk factor for conversion to wet AMD. Controling your blood pressure is also really important. 

Dry AMD patients should also discuss diet and supplements with their doctor. There are very good studies to suggest that a Mediterranean diet, which essentially translates to a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, with two or more servings of fish per week, and a minimum amount of the heavily processed meats like bacon, ham, and sausage, also lowers the risk by about a third of going on to the wet kind of AMD.

There is also very good data based upon what's called the Age-related Eye Disease Study or AREDS. Some AREDS supplements are available over the counter or on the shelf. The AREDS 2 supplement formulas use the most up to date data, and they can lower a patient's risk of converting from the dry to wet form of AMD also by about a third.


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Can I Prevent Wet AMD?

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