Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment
Treatments for Macular Degeneration
At this time there is no FDA approved dry macular degeneration treatment that can reverse your condition. However, there are actions you can take to slow the progression of your disease.
Macular Degeneration Vitamins
The National Eye Institute Age Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) has strong evidence that certain nutrients such as:
beta carotene (vitamin A) and vitamins C and vitamin E may help prevent or slow progression of dry macular degeneration. The AREDS study indicates that taking high dose formulas of certain nutritional supplements can reduce risk of early stage AMD progression by 25 percent. To find out more about AREDS and macular degeneration vitamins click here: AREDS and Macular Degeneration Vitamins Ocular NutritionAt this time there is no traditional dry macular degeneration treatment, but ocular nutrition can support healthy vision and a healthy macula.However, according to Dr. Mark Grossman, "There are steps you can take to stabilize and even possibly improve your vision. Certain nutrients such as omega-3 fish oil and CoQ10 with L-Carnitine may help slow down macular degeneration and preserve vision. Lifestyle changes may also help. Some research indicates that daily use of Microcurrent Stimulation may help preserve vision as well." Dr. Grossman is a Doctor of Optometry and New York State Licensed Acupuncturist and co-authored: * Magic Eye Beyond 3D: Improve Your Vision, published by Andrews and McNeil in 1996, * Natural Eye Care - An Encyclopedia published by McGraw Hill in April, 1999, * Greater Vision - A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity published by McGraw Hill, 2001, and * Natural Eye Care - A Comprehensive Manual for Practitioners of Oriental Medicine, published by Vision Works, Inc. 2002. He provides free consults on the phone or through e-mail. If you want to read more about what he has to say about macular degeneration treatment options click here: Macular Degeneration Treatment Options
Foods High in Antioxidants
"Almost every single one of the risk factors we have for macular degeneration can be linked to free radicals," according to Dr. Lylas Mogk, Director of the Visual Rehabilitation and Research Center of the Henry Ford Health System. To read more about how free radicals endanger our vision and how foods high in antioxidants may be a form of macular degeneration treatment click here:
Foods High in Antioxidants
Zeaxanthin and Lutein
Lutein
and
zeaxanthin
are two compounds, called carotenoids, that are found in the
macula.
They are what gives the macula its pigment. This
macular pigment
helps to protect the macula from the damaging effects of blue light.
There are many studies linking the association between ingesting lutein and zeaxanthin and macular health. After reading more about these two critical carotenoids, my husband and I have been making sure we are including foods with these compounds in our diet. Click here to read more about lutein:
Lutein
Macular Degeneration DietDry macular degeneration treatment includes foods high in antioxidants, rich in lutein and zeaxanthin and high in omega-3s.
√ Incorporate spinach, collard greens, kale & other green leafy vegetables into your diet. Always eat them with some healthy fat, like olive oil. If you would like to know what constitutes a healthy, macular degeneration diet click here:
Macular Degeneration Diet
√ Include 2 servings of cold water fish in your diet each week and/or add omega-3 supplements. Click here to read why you need omega-3s for your retinal health.
Omega-3 - Important for Eye Health
Microcurrent Stimulation for Macular DegenerationDr. Edward Kondrot, did an e-interview with www.WebRN-MacularDegeneration.com readers on microcurrent stimulation as a treatment for macular degeneration. He is a board certified ophthalmologist and homeopathic doctor.Find out who is a candidate for this type of therapy, what is involved and how it is used as a macular degeneration treatment:
Microcurrent Stimulation for Macular Degeneration
Blue Blocker Sunglasses
√ Protect your eyes with sunglasses that offer ultraviolet protection. The second strategy is to wear blue blocker sunglasses. The color that blocks blue is yellow, so blue blockers must contain a yellow tint. There are ready-made "NOIR" sunglasses that block blue and UV light with a variety of tints, including: light yellow, dark yellow, amber, and plum. NOIR glasses are available as clip-ons, and as large plastic frames that fit over your regular glasses. Click here if you want to read more:
Blue Blockers and Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration and SmokingSmoking impairs the body’s circulation, decreasing the efficiency of the retinal blood vessels. If you are a smoker, the best thing you can do for your eyes is to quit smoking. Click here to read more: Smoking and Macular DegenerationControl Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a serious condition that by itself does not have symptoms. People can have high blood pressure for years and not know it. Meanwhile, it is causing damage to blood vessels, the heart, kidneys and yes, the eyes.In the AREDS trial, individuals with hypertension were 1.5 times more likely to have wet AMD than persons without hypertension. To learn more about what your blood pressure readings mean and how this affects your eyes click here:
High Blood Pressure
Dry Macular Degeneration Research
There are several clinical trials for dry macular degeneration treatment. They range from retinal transplants to antioxidant therapy. Click here for more information:
Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment Studies
Dry Macular Degeneration Treatment BreakthroughWe may find a dry macular degeneration treatment breakthrough that looks at the actual process that causes dry age related macular degeneration and not just the symptoms. It is called the COMPLETE study.To read our exclusive interview with the principle investigator of this macular degeneration study, Dr. Phil Rosenfeld click here:
Dry Macular DegenerationTreatment Breakthrough
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