Eye Vitamins

I been on AREDS2 for about 2 years. Don’t ask me if it helps it is costly and I get it at Costco.

To @cookie07 —

I’ve been taking AREDS2 for about 10 years, upon the recommendation of my ophthalmologist. I presume he is thinking it might be protective against future vision problems. I trust him, the pills don’t bother me, and I can easily afford them (at Walgreens). So I’m happy to take the gamble. (Note: I do now have some Drusen.)

Regular AREDS2 capsules do contain zinc. But I just read (in Wikipedia) that one can purchase each of the components separately, and thus avoid the zinc. I suggest that you consult with a pharmacist. Also, contact “Preservision” which is the brand that I use, or another reputable brand. And look on the Mayo Clinic website for information about the drug.

~ friedrich

To @cookie07 —

For detailed information about AREDS2, I recommend that you look for the article about it from the National Eye Institute at:
nei.nih.gov

@friedrich thanks so much.

How hard for you to have vision problems! I'm so sorry that you do. I have Retinitis Pigmentosa which is a vision problem also. I've never tried Allreds but what really worked for me was eating lots of foods with lutein in them. I ate a large amount of carrots, peppers etc. My eyes started improving to the point that every time I saw the eye doctor he was amazed at how improved my condition was and it was all due to eating foods with lutein in them. I haven't had to see a Retinitis Pigmentosa specialist in several years now. I just go to a regular eye doctor. I'm also not going blind which is the normal result of this disease. You can do a Google search and find foods with lutein in them.

Besides that I also prayed a lot and asked God for help. He was there for me as he can be for you also. He made you and he can fix you! I'll say a prayer for you too.
I wish you the best.
PML`

The most important foods you can consume for eye health with AMD from the research literature;
1. Salmon - 3 times a week -filet or salmon cakes . Fish like sardines or anchovies . If I eat pizza I use real anchovies for a topping.
(Chicken is simply neutral )
2. eggs - the yolk in particular
3. Kale and spinach - cooked steamed. I have kale powder I use from Frontier foods for soups.
4. Mostly eat Lentils, beans, brown rice
Japanese rice cooker can be used for whole meals -just lay protein on top of rice to cook and add spices.
5. Herbs -turmeric, parsley ( tabouli) saffron
6. All yellow vegetables --corn squash and peppers
7. Coffee is beneficial
8. Yogurt and berries fir dessert
MacuGuard is Areds with saffron not zinc. Life extension. This is what I am taking now. Only 3 party supplement testing that's trusted is Consumer Labs- a paid service but worth it. It is their recommendation. I still use mega vitamins like NAC , PQQ and NMN etc. I still use a telemed preventive medicine MD for bi -annual consults that I pay out of pocket for and he prescribes one longevity prescription- low dose 5mg weekly rapamyacin . Cost about 1k a year total.
My sister's AMD went to wet and it was just a week ago that she announced this and is receiving anti veg shots. It scared me. She smokes and has a poor diet. My intermediate dry AMD of 10 years on is stable and I am seven years older and a non smoker . I really work at trying to keep the AMD stable . However, my main failing is not exercising which is very beneficial for circulation and the retina. I need to improve.

@pml thank you so much for your kindness. I am eating the Mediterranean diet. I do believe God answers prayers.
Take care and God bless you.

@sjs1 thank you so much for this great information. I follow a very similar eating plan. I don't take supplements yet but I have heard of macuguard. I also use consumer labs for information. They are great. Congratulations for keeping your AMD stable. I am trying to prevent further drusen and advancement. I am going to another retina specialist next month and talk to them more about supplements and I will ask about macuguard. Again thank you so much for all the information. It is very helpful.

I am being watched as to eye pressures for pre-glaucoma. Different eye drops by prescription only as well as dry
eyes with Systane complete & Refresh hydrating drops, etc.
I had been using turmeric as well but got expensive so since I am no longer using that, I have noticed some strange vision issues. Especially when going from close up desk work to looking away at normal daily housework or watching tv. Not sure I need new prescription lenses to see clearly at all distances.

I ALSO have Glomerunephritis, diagnosed at Mayo years back.
Also had a rare new surgery at Mayo Clinic Hospital in 1994, called a hepatectomy where doctors removed 2/3 of my liver as I was bleeding into my liver.