How to prevent and treat common eye diseases in middle-aged and elderly people

  As we age, all organs of the body gradually age, including, of course, our eyes. The structure of the eye is like a “camera”, the “lens” will age and so will the “base plate”.  The “fundus” in the eye is mainly used for light perception, and then the perceived content is fed back to the brain through the optic nerve so that the brain can make correct judgments. If we compare the eye to a camera, the fundus is the “base plate” of the eye.  Some structures of the eye can be replaced surgically as the body ages, such as the lens, but some structures cannot be replaced, and the fundus is one of those structures that cannot be replaced. The “fundus” is one of the structures that cannot be replaced and can only be intervened in the early stages of aging to slow down its development or to prevent further pathological damage, so that people can have more years of effective vision.  Age-related macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is an aging change in the structure of the macular region of the retina and is currently the most important cause of visual impairment in middle-aged and elderly people worldwide, especially in the elderly. It occurs mostly above 45 years of age, and its prevalence increases with age, and is currently the main disease causing blindness in the elderly.  The cause of age-related macular degeneration has not yet been determined, and may be related to genetics, chronic photodamage, nutritional disorders, poisoning, immune diseases, systemic diseases such as cardiovascular system and respiratory system, etc. It may also be the result of a combination of factors.  Generally, the early lesions of age-related macular degeneration have little effect on vision. Through research, at present, early age-related macular degeneration can be prevented by controlling systemic diseases, avoiding bright light, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits, and taking vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, lutein and zeaxanthin by mouth in appropriate amount, which can play the role of retinal tissue nutrient.  If further development will affect vision and part of it is irreversible visual impairment.