Are there any specific foods or vitamins that prevent loss of eyesight?
Past previous studies have shown that diets rich in green, leafy vegetables lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but the levels one might get in foods are low compared to a supplement given to patients in a recent study (Age Related Eye Disease Study, AREDS) here at Emory and nationwide. The study showed that the supplements, which consisted of several antioxidant vitamins and zinc, significantly reduced the risk of advanced AMD and its associated vision loss in patients at high risk of developing advanced stages of AMD. The high doses of this medication, now available in an over-the-counter medication, are not right for everyone. The supplements are only appropriate for those with intermediate or advanced AMD (wet type).
