The food linked to 'leading' cause of vision loss - found in 99% of British households

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vision loss and there are some surprising associations. According to Doctor Brian Wachler, Leading Medical review, Ophthalmologist and Tik-Tok star, from leading eyesight experts, All About Vision, simple carbohydrates, such as those found in white bread and pasta, have been linked with a higher chance of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). "This is the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. "The doc continued: "These types of carbs are digested too quickly, causing a spike in blood sugar levels. "The association to white bread is particularly concerning given how popular the food is in Britain. READ MORE: Eyesight warning: The nation's favourite meal caused Briton to go 'blind' - doctorAccording to the latest estimates, bread is bought by 99.

8 percent of British households, and the equivalent of nearly 11 million loaves are sold each day. Of course, many people eat healthier types of bread, such as the whole grain variety.

Nonetheless, it's estimated that 60 to 70 percent of the bread Britons eat is white and sandwiches are thought to account for 50 percent of overall bread consumption.

To avoid the risks to vision, Doctor Wachler advised swapping your white bread and pasta for whole grain versions. DON'T MISSDiabetes: The alcoholic drink 'beneficial' for blood sugar levels [TIPS]Non-alcoholic drink associated with blood clot formation in '1 hour' [ADVICE]Bill Turnbull: Classic FM star on 'bumpy' cancer journey [INSIGHT]Cutting back on processed meats is imperative because "processed meats including hot dogs, bacon and deli meats are high in sodium. "This increase in salt will eventually lead to high blood pressure.