Predicted AMD Risk
Risk Definition
- < 10%
- Very low risk
- 10 - 25%
- Low risk
- 26 - 50%
- Medium risk
- 51 - 70%
- High risk
- > 70%
- Very high risk
's current predicted risk of developing AMD which affects vision at the age of is 22% .
Steps you can take to help maintain your eye health:
There are many proactive steps you can take to help maintain your eye health after a diagnosis of AMD. Here are a few:
- See your eye care professional regularly – Changes in eye health may occur without notice. Only a qualified eye care professional can detect these changes. Early detection increases the treatment options available to you.
- Eat a healthy diet – Eat a diet rich with fruits, green leafy vegetables, and healthy fats.
- Quit smoking – Smoking exposes your eyes to high levels of oxidative stress and increases your risk of developing AMD.
- Control your weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure – Obesity and high levels of cholesterol and blood pressure have all been linked to AMD.
- Protect your eyes from ultraviolet (UV) rays – Overexposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays has long been known to be detrimental to eye health and can lead to AMD.
- Self-monitor your vision – To learn more about how to check your vision at home using an Amsler grid between regular visits with your eye care professional, click here.
- Keep up with the latest AMD research – As a member of the Joy of Sight™ community, you’ll be able to stay on top of the latest news, advancements, and support information available. Join now.
- Know your risk – Know the AMD risk factors and calculate your risk with our AMD Calculator Tool.
- Consider taking Bausch & Lomb PreserVision® Eye Vitamins for moderate to advanced AMD. Be sure to talk to your doctor to make sure they’re right for you.
For Eyecare Professionals
- FH:
- no
- CS:
- never
- Dfv:
- high
- Dfs:
- y
- AOS:
- inc
- O3:
- y
- E:
- nw
- BMI:
- low
- G:
- M
- VL:
- low
- CH:
- norm
- CH:
- norm
- SD:
- no
- Pig:
- no
- MP:
- Dia:
- no
- Hyp:
- none
- I:
- dark
- Sur:
- no
- GS:
- FE:
- none
Disclaimer: Sightrisk AMD Calculator is a proprietary tool developed by doctors that, based on your answers to the questions, helps estimate your risk of developing AMD. The results are only estimates based on the factors identified in the calculator tool and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Your specific individual risk of developing AMD may be influenced by other factors not considered by the calculator tool. The results should be reviewed in consultation with your eyecare professional. Be sure to ask your eyecare professional any questions you have regarding your eye health and the results of the Sightrisk AMD Calculator.