Gregory Chandler on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Gregory Chandler - AMD

There are some supplements that are thought to lessen age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

In a recent study, 145 patients with AMD received either a dietary supplement containing zeaxanthin (1 mg), lutein (10 mg), astaxanthin (4 mg), and antioxidants/vitamins, or no dietary supplementation for 2 years.

Compared to the non-treated group, those on the dietary supplement showed significantly better visual scores at 24 months, and an improvement in contrast sensitivity and higher National Eye Institute Visual function questionnaire scores at 12 and 24 months.

The study concluded that patients treated with lutein/zeaxanthin and astaxanthin together with other nutrients were more likely to report clinically meaningful stabilization/improvements in visual scores, contrast sensitivity and visual function through 24 months compared with nontreated subjects.

Gregory Chandler