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Photobiomodulation for Early/Intermediate Dry AMD

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I was taking the preservision AREDS2 and they caused acid reflux. I now take Walmart brand equate the ingredients are exactly as preservision and half the price. They are little tablets not capsules and I have not had any issues taking them.
What does your doctor say about you not taking them? I think the risk of progression is only like 25% taking the vitamins.
So your mom and her siblings were spared AMD? I didn't think it skipped generations.
Are you in the states?.

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mosaics | @mosaics | Jan 1 6:12pm

Yeah, my mother is one of six and as far as I know, none of them have AMD.

My doctor wasn’t pleased that I stopped taking the AREDS. He said to at least take lutein supplements. But I’m not doing that either. I’m trying to get the vitamins and minerals I need through my diet.

I had appointments with both my optometrist and retina specialist about six months after I stopped taking the AREDS. And they both independently confirmed that my AMD was very slightly improved. I didn’t even know that was possible. But it confirmed what I believe about the AREDS. And that is that they don’t actually do anything. Of course, I could be wrong.

So, like I said, I have an appt. In a couple of weeks, so will find out if there is any change.

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