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Age Related Macular Degeneration is a disease that affects central vision. Research is in progress regarding Macular Degeneration and ways to alter the course of the disease. Although little is available to help us at this time, it seems that there are some things you CAN do that MIGHT be beneficial. Also, research Macular Degeneration on the internet.

1. Print an AMSLER GRID from the internet or get one from an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Tape it to your bathroom mirror and use it to detect changes. (bending lines, dim areas, etc. ANY change is significant).
2. Wear U.V. absorbing sunglasses when outdoors
3. Eat fish and nuts regularly
4. Avoid fatty foods
5. Use AREDS-2 Formula vitamins

Other supplements with promise:
Resveratrol (red wines, Spanish grape juice)
ECGC (epigallocatechin gallate)
CoQ-10 (ubiquinone)
Vitamin D
Fish oil

I am also using an OPTO PULSE 100 unit for microcurrent stimulation.

If you are fortunate enough to have access, Frank O. McGehee, M.D., Huntsville, Texas, is getting impressive results with his work.

Also, Leo Semes, O.D. of the Umiversity of Alabama School of Optometry at Birmingham is enviably competent.