Increasingly poor eyesight often accompanied by light sensitivity, distorted vision and a blank or dark patch in the center of vision.

	Alcohol Consumption As A Treatment "...rheumatoid arthritis, bone fractures and osteoporosis, kidney stones, digestive ailments, stress and depression, poor cognition and memory, Parkinson's disease, hepatitis A, pancreatic cancer, macular degeneration (a major cause of blindness), angina pectoris, duodenal ulcer, erectile sysfunction, hearing loss, gallstones, liver disease and poor physical condition in elderly..." Antioxidant Requirement The Condition "...studies have linked diets containing moderate to high proportions of fruit and vegetables to lower mortality and to a reduced risk of developing cardiovascular disease, cancers, cataracts and macular degeneration, cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease..." Cigarette Smoke Damage Relationship to Macular Degeneration "Any type of smoking or exposure to tobacco smoke can accelerate the development of the "wet" type of macular degeneration..." Ginkgo Biloba As A Treatment "...GBE has been reported in at least 10 different scientific articles, protecting eyes from the damage leading to macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness..." Lutein As A Treatment "Lutein protects and perhaps improves the outlook on cancer of the colon and macular degeneration..." Macular Degeneration The Condition "...Macular Degeneration is a condition whereby the delicate cells of the macula become damaged and stop working..." Our Question about eye sensitivity to bright light "Those suffering from macular degeneration may be very sensitive to light or actually see lights that are not there..." Recommendation Zinc "...Intravenous administration along with selenium have demonstrated benefits in the treatment of macular degeneration..." Recommendation Bilberry "Bilberry contains compounds which act as antioxidants in the retina, making it a possible preventive measure for macular degeneration [Klin Monatsbl Augenheikld Beih 1981;178: pp..." Recommendation Bindweed "Bindweed prevents new vessel growth and may help stop the scarring and permanent damage seen with wet macular degeneration..." Recommendation Increased Fruit/Vegetable Consumption "There is evidence that eating fresh fruits and dark green, leafy vegetables (such as spinach and collard greens) may delay or reduce the severity of age-related macular degeneration..." Recommendation Ginkgo Biloba "Ginkgo Biloba appears to reduce the risk of macular degeneration..." Recommendation L-Glutathione "Researchers have found that age-related macular degeneration correlates with low glutathione levels..." Recommendation Low/Decreased Fat Diet "Some scientists have suggested an association between macular degeneration and high saturated fat, low carotenoid pigments, and other substances in the diet..." Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) "Taking anti-oxidants such as vitamins C and E has beneficial protective effects against age-related macular degeneration (AMD)..." Recommendation Lutein "...Supplementation with 6mg of Lutein daily may decrease the occurrence of macular degeneration by more than 50% [JAMA 1994:272: pp..." Test Antioxidant Status As A Treatment "Antioxidants represent our front line of defense against major health conditions such as heart disease, cancer and macular degeneration..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007