February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD is the most common cause of irreversible blindness in the developed world. As a retinal specialist, I treat this disease every day. The thought of going blind from AMD is frightening. What can people do to protect their eyes? A recent study published in the journal Ophthalmology suggests that, for people with AMD, eating a Mediterranean diet is protective for the eyes. This was a study of over 13,000 eyes

February is AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration) Awareness Month AND American Heart Month. It’s the perfect time to enjoy a salmon dinner! Research suggests that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is associated with lower risk of developing AMD.* Such fish include salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut and trout. I advise my patients to eat more fish rather than taking supplements. The American Heart Association also recommends eating more seafood. In 2018 they published a scient