Dry Macular Degeneration Got Me Quicker Than I Thought

by Beth
(Nashville, TN USA)

My mother had dry macular degeneration in her late 70's. Apparently, my grandfather had it also but it was not something that had a name in the little town he lived in back in the 50's. Last year, I was diagnosed with the beginnings of dry AMD. I thought it would take years and maybe I was in denial. It has progressed in one eye significantly.

I, now, realize that taking the vitamins recommended isn't enough. My diet was terrible and my exercise level was non-existent.

I have begun to eat better and exercise more. I hope that someone will develop a cure soon.

Thank goodness for this site!! It has given me so much information that my doctor didn't.

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Mar 08, 2010
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by: Elizabeth

I have been diagnosed with dry AMD in my right eye, with so far nothing in the left.

I have undergone a complete diet change and started taking lutein supplements. I eat spinach twice every day, lots of fruits and peppers, take fish oil, eat tuna daily, and exercise regularly.

My mother has dry amd so this is genetic. I am 48. I hope the experts are right about how diet and supplements can slow this down. I keep a record of my daily diet and supplement intake in the hopes that regression of this disease will be just that simple--a diet change.

Lutein is not produced in the body, yet required to eliminate waste from the eye. It seems logical that this should work. I'll keep the site posted.

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