Genetic Test for a major eye disease now available at MVO
Did you know that certain vitamins have been found to be helpful for age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? What you may not know is that these same vitamins may actually increase the risk of vision loss for certain people! Vitarisk® is a test designed to determine what specific nutrients should be taken and which should be avoided, for those who have certain types of AMD.
Read about the science that discusses the strong correlation between genetics and nutritional supplementation.
It’s also possible to determine the 2, 5 and 10 year risk of vision loss based on your genes (Macularisk® test).
AMD is the leading cause of acquired vision loss in North America and results from a combination of genetic and environmental risk factors. There are things that can be done to reduce your risk from this common condition.
Vitarisk® and Macularisk® involve a simple process done at our office where we harvest cells from the inside of your cheek using a swab, then the sample is sent off for analysis. Both are now available at MVO – discuss with your doctor during your next eye exam.
