The authors present the main modifiable risk factors that may trigger and/or worsen age-related macular degeneration. Mechanisms of action related to these factors as well as preventive measures and intervention effectiveness are discussed.
Smoking; Hypertension; Hypercholesterolemia; Atherosclerosis; Body mass index; Ultraviolet rays; Light; Antioxidants; Carotenoids; Lutein; Fatty acids, omega-3; Diet; Macular degeneration; Supplementary feeding; Free radicals; Randomized controlled trials as topic