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What can be done for macular degeneration in?the ?right eye?
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Eye doctor: The treatments depends on what process is diagnosed by the eye doctor.
Answered 8/18/2013
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It depends: For dry, mild - multivitamin for dry, intermediate or advanced - areds formulation vitamins for wet - intravitreal injections with anti-vegf agents (avastin, lucentis, (ranibizumab) or eylea) + areds vitamins for all - stop smoking, keep balanced diet, wear uv protection.
Answered 7/21/2012
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