Should mom with significant vision loss from macular degeneration take the AREDS supplements?
Question: A daughter writes that her mother has severe AMD and has been legally blind for the last three years. She asks if her mother should still take the AREDS supplements. Answer: The answer is yes. The AREDS (Age-Related Eye Disease Study) looked at the results of vitamin and zinc supplementation specifically in patients with advanced disease and vision loss. They presented the results at the last Macular Society Meeting in February. The supplements slowed vision loss compared to placebo in patients with advanced disease. So even if patients have lost a lot of vision due to AMD, they should still take the supplements discussed in the July 5th blog. If you have a question or topic for me to discuss, then please send me an e-mail.
