The American Journal of Ophthalmology recently published results from a cohort study which found that consumption of fish, fruit, and vegetables in amounts generally consistent with international recommendations for the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was associated with lower risk of AMD. Researchers compared the dietary habits of 4,202 participants in the Rotterdam study (aged fifty-five or older and free of AMD at the start of the study) with dietary recommendations from the Health Council in the Netherlands. The Health Council’s recommendations, which are similar to guidelines for many countries, including the United States, include 200 grams of fruit a day (about two large pieces of fruit), fish at least twice a week, and at least 200 grams of vegetables per day (which is equivalent to one and a half cups cooked or three cups raw). Study participants were followed for an average of nine years and were assessed for AMD. Participants who consumed a diet consistent with the Health Councils’ recommendations had the lowest risk of experiencing AMD. While observational, the study suggests that a diet rich in these food groups may help minimize risk for developing AMD.