People rarely lose all of their vision from age-related macular degeneration. They may have poor central vision, but they are still able to perform many normal daily activities. Macular degeneration does not seem to affect a person’s life expectancy, but it does seem to affect a person's lifestyle. If a person develops AMD, they should expect a change in diet and everyday activities. To reduce the risk of further vision loss from AMD, a diet rich in green, leafy vegetables, fresh fruit, and fish is recommended. AREDS vitamin supplements are also recommended to reduce the rate of blindness from AMD. If a person has AMD, they should eat a diet that is low in saturated because saturated fat and cholesterol can cause plaque, a fatty substance,
