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784558 tn?1276007829

Age related Macular Degeneration

Had my cataracts replaced by plastic lens recently & yesterday when I went for an eye test I was told that I had 'drusen' & early stages of macular degeneration. At 76 it's not expected that all's 100%, I've had a quick google for the condition, but would like to hear from anyone that's got similar condition.Or can enlighten me further.My mother went blind in her 80's, but am unaware of what her cause was. Seems there's a genetic link. For a long time I've noticed that in low light conditions the central vision's not functioning as it once did. ie If I look at a star directly it 'disappears', if I look to the side I can see it. In good light I have no problems with central vision. The grid test went well. Advised to wear good sun-glasses in sunlight. Anything else I can do to stabilise the eye's degeneration ~ my diet's good, never have taken supplements or plan to unless there's proof that such things are not marketing related. Thanks, George
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757137 tn?1347196453
I have improvement in the macular degeneration of my left eye with the use of MSM eye drops and N-acetyl-carnosine eye drops. I have been using the drops for seven months, so far. Whereas the Amsler Grid showed notable distortion when I started, there is now bearly any. I will continue the treatment for as long as it takes. There are no side effects.
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There has been studies by the National Eye Institute that shows that some supplement can help at certain stages of the disease.  Drusen alone is not one of the stages.

Dr. O.
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