24 Jul 2025 • In a study of ~380,000 adults, adhering to a healthy lifestyle—regular activity, balanced diet, good sleep, healthy weight, non-smoking, and moderate alcohol use—reduced the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 29% and retinal vascular occlusion (RVO) by 25%.

Those with top lifestyle scores (5–6) had healthier retinal microvasculature, including better artery-to-vein ratios and thicker neural layers, versus those with poor scores (0–1).

Lower systemic inflammation explained up to 27% of these protective effects.

Source: BMJ Journals | Read Full Story