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A 41-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me any good supplements to take that are in the market for helping bad eye sight?

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Dr. Tod Haller
Ophthalmology 18 years experience
AREDS: Areds pills (made by icaps ; preservision) are a specific cocktail of vitamins proven to slow down or stop certain retinal disease deterioration. It will not reverse poor vision though and can not be used by patients who are currently smokers.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

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Last updated Dec 22, 2013

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