Q: My dad eventually went blind because of macular degeneration and I’m worried I’ll develop that problem too, since I’ve inherited many of his traits. What can I do?

A: Although there may be some hereditary components in age-related macular degeneration, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll develop that eye disease. Consider the other risk factors that your dad may have had – perhaps a history of poor nutrition, smoking, or unprotected sun exposure, just to name a few. For a personalized assessment of your own eye health, come see us at Mosaic Optometry!