Eye exam. Le Amsler grid test is part of a comprehensive eye exam performed by an optometrist. The Amsler grid is a grid table with a dot in the center. It is used to assess the state of central vision. We fix the central point of the grid with one eye: if the lines appear blurry or distorted, or if the central point is replaced by a white hole, it is a sign of Faʻaleagaina o le macular.

If the disease is diagnosed early, it may be recommended to take the Amsler grid test once a week and notify your eye doctor of any changes in vision. You can do this very simple test at home by doing the test on the screen, printing the grid, or even using a simple grid sheet with dark lines.

The frequency of the recommended eye exam varies by age:

– from 40 years to 55 years: at least every 5 years;

– from 56 years to 65 years: at least every 3 years;

– over 65: at least every 2 years.

O tagata e iai i tulaga lamatia higher levels of visual disturbance, for example due to a family history, may be required to undergo an eye exam more frequently.

If the vision changes, it is better to consult without delay.

Leai se ulaula

This helps prevent the onset and progression of macular degeneration. Smoking impairs blood circulation, including in the small vessels of the retina. Also avoid exposure to secondhand smoke.

Fetuunai lau taumafataga

• People at high risk are recommended to eat more foods tamaoaiga i antioxidants. Antioxidants would protect the retina. First, make sure that you are consuming enough fresh fruits and vegetables.

  le dark green vegetables (eg broccoli, spinach, and collard greens), which are high in lutein, would be particularly beneficial.

• O le taumafaina o vine (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, etc.) is also recommended since they are good sources of antioxidants.

• le Omeka-3, which is mainly found in cold water fish (salmon, mackerel, sardines, etc.), could reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. The protective effect of omega-3 consumption was observed in an epidemiological study conducted at Harvard on a large cohort of women aged 55 on average: those who consumed at least one serving of fatty fish per weeks were less likely to suffer from this eye disorder²¹.
• le gaʻo gaʻo contribute to the formation of lipid plaques on the lining of the arteries. These fats, which are solid at room temperature, come from the animal kingdom (butter, cream, lard or pork fat, tallow or beef fat, goose fat, duck fat, etc.) or vegetable (walnut oil). coconut, palm oil). It is advisable to reduce the consumption of foods high in saturated fat.

   

  Manatua o a tagata, whose average daily energy requirement is 2 calories, should not consume more than 500 g of saturated fat per day. A fafine, which needs 1 calories, not more than 800 g per day. For example, 15g of cooked regular ground beef provides 120g of saturated fat.

• Faʻatapulaʻa le taumafaina o suka ma le D 'ava.
• Ia aloese as much as possible to eat foods that have been passed on the tunupaʻu, since they have a pro-oxidant effect.

Faamalositino

Regular exercise improves and protects cardiovascular health, which also helps prevent macular degeneration.

Also, for people who already have age-related macular degeneration, indulge more than 3 times per week in a faamalositino moderate intensity, such as brisk walking, jogging or cycling, slows down the progression of the disease about 25%⁴.

Take care of your health problems

Follow your treatment well if you have hypertension or high cholesterol.