Age related macular degeneration is a pain free disease which gradually destroys your central vision. It is mostly seen in aged people. There are some antioxidants and nutrients, like lutein, bilberry and zeaxanthin which can be considered. Vitamins help to reduce progression of age related macular degeneration.
Lutein
Zeaxanthin and lutein are vitamins for the condition, which show their beneficial effect on macular pigment. Lutein is found in vegetables like squash, red peppers and corn. And found in dark leafy vegetables like collard greens, spinach and kale.
Zeaxanthin
Lutein and zeaxanthin are usually found together. That is because they both are pigments found in the macula. The lutein is mostly found in the rod cells of the retina and zeaxanthin is found in the cone cells.
Nutritional Supplements for Macular Degeneration
About 25% AMD (age related macular degeneration) can be reduced by taking high levels of zinc and antioxidants. The AREDS (age-related eye disease study) formulation is not a cure, but it can help reduce the risk of advanced AMD and keep remaining vision.
AREDS Vitamins
Researchers reported the following amounts of zinc and antioxidants:
- Vitamin C – 500 milligrams
- Vitamin E – 400 International
- Beta-carotene — 15 milligrams
- Copper as cupric acid — 2 milligrams
Most important AREDS vitamins are Icapa AREDS Formula, Ocutive Preservision and Visitive.
Ocuvite Preservision
It was mineral supplement and vitamin used in the NEI (National Eye Institute) AREDS (age-related eye disease study)
Visitive
Several formulas of visitive are available which include:
Visitive AREDS 2 formula
Visitive original AREDS vitamins
ICaps Vitamins
There are three formulas with one containing zeaxanthin and lutein.
Zinc Supplement
After iron, zinc is the most abundant trace element found in the body. Zinc deficiency can cause macular degeneration.
Vitamin B Complex
Eyes can have several benefits from vitamin B complex and especially macula has many benefits.
If you experience symptoms of macular degeneration, consult your health care provider or optometrist immediately. If it is not diagnosed early, it can effect your vision.
