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Is there an effective accupuncture treatment for amd (age related macular degeneration)?

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Not really: Antioxidant can help to prevent from worsening. Healthy diet rich with green leafy vegetables, carrots, berries, citrus fruit and omega 3 essential fatty acids are very important. Lower blood pressure, and cholesterol will help.

Answered 11/13/2012

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No: Acupuncture has no [place in the treatment of macular degeneration.

Answered 3/11/2013

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No: Acupuncture has not be studied for the treatment of macular degeneration.

Answered 8/28/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There are micro-: Acupuncture ; acupuncture protocols for the treatment of age related macular degeneration w positive results reported. However, studies have small numbers of participants ; were not randomized nor double blind. Thus, there is a lack of rigorous scientific research regarding use of acupuncture for amd. As an acupuncturist, i don't treat amd.I have no personal knowledge to share on this matter.

Answered 10/23/2013

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