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DRY MACULAR DEGENERATION: WHAT
IT IS AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
• How To Help Prevent Dry Macular Degeneration?
• Dry macular degeneration may progress into more severe
forms, such as wet macular degeneration. You can help
prevent dry macular degeneration by regularly scheduling
eye examinations with your ophthalmologist, in which your
doctor will dilate your pupils and use a specialized
magnifying lens to examine any obscurities in your retina. Of
course, you can also lower your risks of dry macular
degeneration by maintaining a healthy weight and
exercise regime. Eating fruits and vegetables high in
antioxidants, as well as eating fish with Omega-3 fatty acids
can also help prevent macular degeneration.