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Macular degeneration usually progresses slowly, and many people with the condition are able to live relatively normal, productive lives.
Taking a high-dose formulation of antioxidants and zinc may reduce progression of macular degeneration. The National Eye Institute-sponsored Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) showed that a daily supplement of 500 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, 400 international units (IU) of vitamin E, 15 mg of beta carotene (often as vitamin A up to 25,000 IU), 80 mg of zinc (as zinc oxide) and 2 mg of copper (as cupric oxide) reduced the risk of progressing to moderate or severe vision loss by up to 25 percent. Click here to read about this treatment!
People with intermediate AMD and who are advised to take a formulation like those used in the AREDS, should review the supplements they are taking with their primary care doctors and/or eye care professionals. In addition to their study medication, most of the participants in the AREDS took a multivitamin that contained the approximate recommended dietary allowance of most vitamins and minerals. Click here to read some frequently asked questions about AREDS!
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