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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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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