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Macular degeneration -- what can be done about it?
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Supplements: You can take supplements that have been show to slow the progression by up to 25% - see areds on the internet. You can treat the condition when it turns wet. See eye care specialist.
Answered 6/26/2020
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See Below: Dry (nonexudative) age-related macular degeneration (amd) is treated with areds (age-related eye disase study) vitamins and tocacco cessation. Wet (exudative) amd is treated with ocular injections (intravitreal avastin, lucentis, (ranibizumab) or eylea). See a retina specialist. There are no cures.
Answered 12/10/2013
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