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How do you get Macular Degeneration?

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you get macular degeneration from getting repeated sunburns

Macular degeneration (AMD) is the result of many different processes that lead to degeneration or dying of photoreceptor cells in the macula. The macula is a tiny spot in the center of the retina. It is responsible for our straight ahead or central vision. The vision that is required to read a book or recognize a face. Peripheral vision is still functioning.

When circulation to the macula is hindered, nutrients and oxygen are unable to nourish it and waste products build up causing even more harm. Genes play an important role in causing macular degeneration. Those who smoke are at a much higher risk of developing AMD because of the damage that it causes to the blood vessels. Those with high blood pressure are also at greater risk, because of the silent damage from hypertension to the artery walls. The aging process from oxidation leads to degenerative diseases like AMD as does chronic inflammation.

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