Helps Minimize the Risk of Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration may be reduced by ensuring adequate vitamin B12 levels. Without enough vitamin B12, the body makes fewer red blood cells which can lead to this condition.
Macular degeneration refers to a condition where the macula, a small area of the retina in the eye, is damaged, resulting in a gradual loss of vision that is often irreversible. The central vision is controlled by the macula, which is necessary for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. It is a small, oval-shaped area in the retina at the back of your eye that helps view fine detail. It is located between the center and the outside of your field of vision. The macula includes photoreceptors, cells sensitive to light, and retinal pigment epithelium, which absorbs light and converts it into an electrical signal that travels to other brain parts.
Macular degeneration can affect anyone at any age but usually starts after age 60. It’s more common in people who are Caucasian or African-American and people with a family history of the condition or diabetes. Symptoms of macular degeneration include a dark spot or patch in the center of vision and a decreased ability to see detail, like reading fine print.
