Art is Her Best Friend

Yvonne is living her dream. She is an artist, dedicated to raising awareness and funds for vision research.

Meet Molly Burke, FFB Youth Ambassador

Youth Ambassador

Molly Burke is a youth ambassador for the FFB, educating the public about living with blindness while delivering a message of hope to those living with vision impairment.

Meet Norma Bastidas, mom on a mission

Mom on a Mission

Norma is the second person in history to run 7 of the planet's most unforgiving environments on 7 continents in 1 year in support of vision research. Read her about incredible journey.

Meet Dale Turner, proof that research does work

Miracles do happen

Dale Turner is the first Canadian to receive an experimental treatment and have some sight restored by gene therapy. Dale is proof that investing in research works.

AMD Prevention

More research is needed to find effective ways to prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD). However by using what we already know about the risk factors for AMD, you may be able to reduce your risk with these simple steps:

 

  1. Don’t smoke. And if you do smoke, quit.

  2. Enjoy foods such as:

    • Colourful vegetables and fruits, such as carrots, corn, peppers, squash, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, apricots, pomegranates, and berries*
    • Dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and kale
    • Fish such as salmon, tuna and mackerel, once or more a week

  3. Avoid high-fat foods, particularly processed foods and bakery products. 

  4. Stay physically active

  5. Wear UV-proof sunglasses when exposed to sunlight

  6. Control your blood pressure and cholesterol. This will protect both your heart and your eyes.

  7. See your eye doctor regularly. The Canadian Society of Optometrists recommends that even people who have no problems with their vision see an eye doctor every year after age 65, and at least every two years for adults younger than that. Those at risk or with vision problems may need to visit more frequently.

Consider making a donation to the Foundation Fighting Blindness to find more ways to prevent and treat AMD.

* Dr. Yves Sauve suggests berries such as bearberry, barberry, crowberry, elderberry, gooseberry, grape, honeyberries , lingonberry, mayapple, and cranberry.

 

Updated: January 15, 2010. This section has been reviewed by Dr. Yves Sauve  at the University of Alberta.

Learn more about AMD:
Risk Factors for AMD What is AMD?
Early Detection AMD Treatment
AMD Research Frequently Asked Questions

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