Margarine and 6 other foods that increase the risk of vision loss

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A person's diet can help maintain good vision and reduce the risk of developing serious diseases that threaten your ability to see, such as age-related macular degeneration. The study pinpoints the type of fat to avoid that may increase the risk.

Researchers at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Hospital said in the study that excessive consumption of fatty snacks may increase the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.

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Vegetable, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fats, along with linoleic acid, are the types of fats that put junk food eaters at higher risk of eye disease, according to the study. The study involved 349 people aged 55 to 80 who had an advanced stage of age-related macular degeneration.

Researchers found that these fats are highly processed and have a harmful effect on the eyes. According to the study, fats to stay away from include:

• Margarine
• Chocolate
• Cake
• Biscuits< /li>
• Peanut butter
• Potato chips
• French fries

What is age-related macular dystrophy

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that affects a person's central vision. AMD can cause severe loss of central vision, but people rarely go blind from it.

Risk factors for AMD include age 50 and older, smoking, high blood pressure, and a diet high in saturated fat.

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