Certain
risk factors
increase
a person’s
chances
of developing
macular
degeneration.
Being older
than 60
Having a
family history
of macular
degeneration
Spending
a lot of time
in the sun
Being obese
Having light
colored eyes
Smoking or having
smoked in the past
Caucasians are more
likely to develop it
than African-Americans
or Hispanics
Eating a diet that is
high in fat and/or low
in nutrients and
antioxidants
High blood pressure
Inactivity
People with macular degeneration
in one eye are likely to develop it
in the other eye.