Re: Macular Degeneration

In article <TTB8f.134$cg6.119@trndny04>,
"Bertpick" <2picks1@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi,
> I have been diagnosed by a retina specialist with Macular Degeneration of
> one eye. I have been treated by Visudyne Therapy and an injection of
> Avastin. It will be repeated every 3 months about 4 times. My central
> vision with that eye is almost gone.
> Has anyone had any luck with 20+ mg Lutein + Zeaxanthin + a lot of green
> vegs kale etc?
> The doctor does not object to the vitamins but doubts that I can improve the
> central vision of that eye. He indicated that he hopes the treatment with
> prevent it from spreading. The other eye is fine.
> Any comments will be appreciated.
> Bert

Having received PDT and Avastin together means that you are involved
with a doctor who is providing you with state-of-the-art and absolutely
the most cutting edge research treatment for MD.

The concept of nutritional supplementation with the AREDS
vitamin/mineral combination (which includes zinc, C, E, beta carotene as
well as lutein and copper) is an excellent idea-----to perhaps decrease
the risks of MD for the other eye. (As is eating all those fresh
veggies!) Depending upon the degree of damage to the MD eye, you might
experience some recovery of vision and there is a good chance it will
keep it from declining further.

I hope you do well with treatment.

LB, O.D.
.

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