My eyes are prone to retinal detachment. I have a mild ERM in one eye, Lattice Degeneration, Lots of lasering. I think that is all that is relevant. I forgot to ask my retina doc lat time about these supplements. I will give his office a call, but I also wanted to your opinions.
Should I take Lutein? Fish Oil? What else?
Thanks
The results from the AREDS studies are actually quite impressive having gone through them lately. I now take preservision (2/day) with Lutein for myopic degeneration. There are very few (if any) reported side effects so I think it is worth a try. CVS are doing some good offers on these pills at the moment :)
It is protective pigment that collects in the macula and can ask like a "sunscreen" to protect from harmful blue and uv light which can over the years contrubute to macular degeneration. It is most useful for macular degeneration and I highly recommend it. I usually combine it with an AREDS type vitamin for severe macular degneration or for moderate cases, I often recommend I-Caps lutein and zeanthine formula. Omega 3 fish oil is also very helpful.
MJK MD