Month of awareness of age -related macular degeneration (DMLA) in Canada

Month of awareness of age -related macular degeneration (DMLA) in Canada


February is now officially recognized as the month of raising aging degeneration of age (AMD), a major advance in the fight against this eye disease, which affects more than 2.7 million Canadians.

February: Month awareness of age -related macular degeneration (DMLA) in Canada

This initiative stems from the law on national eye care strategy, adopted to improve the prevention, screening and treatment of visual diseases.

“Thanks to this official designation, we take a crucial step to ensure that the Canadian population receives the care it needs before it is too late. »» -Judy Sgro, godmother of bill C-284

DMLA: a silent threat to vision

DMLA is the main cause of vision loss in Canadians 55 and over. Although often associated with aging, this disease is not inevitable. Early detection and healthy lifestyle can slow down its progression and limit its effects.

Keys to protecting your vision

• Adopt a healthy lifestyle

• Favor a diet rich in antioxidants, including fruits, leafy vegetables and fish rich in omega-3.

• Maintain stable blood pressure and healthy weight.

• Avoid tobacco, a aggravating risk factor.

• Make early screening

• Plan regular eye exams, even in the absence of symptoms.

• Use retinal imagery assisted by artificial intelligence to detect the first signs of the disease.

• benefit from medical advances

• Anti-VEGF injection treatments, gene therapy and stem cells are subject to promising research.

• New drugs are currently being studied to treat the humid and dry forms of DMLA.

A proactive approach for better ocular health

Preserving your vision starts early. We should not wait for the appearance of symptoms to act. Planning regular examinations and being informed of medical advances makes it possible to considerably reduce the risk of vision loss.

For more information, see the site www.voirlesposssibilites.ca.

About the Canadian Ophthalmology Society

The Canadian Ophthalmology Society (SCO) is the national authority in terms of eye care in Canada. It represents more than 900 ophthalmologists and 200 specialized residents. SCO is collaborating with the government and health professionals to improve the management of visual diseases and promote excellence in medical and surgical ophthalmology.

To find out more, visit the site cos-sco.ca.

Take care of your vision today.

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