Macular degeneration is more common in families with a history of macular degeneration, it is more common in women, blue eyed people, smokers and those with hypertension, even if controlled. Some measures can be taken which might be helpful. Vitamins play a role in the function of the retina. The best source for vitamins is your diet. No pill can substitute for a healthy diet.
Many vitamin supplements are on the market today.
Taking high doses of one vitamin may deplete your body s absorption of other vitamins which is why we advise getting your vitamins from your diet. Recent studies suggest vitamin E may reverse the beneficial effects of vitamin A. 10,000 units of vitamin A per day is recommended, although its benefits are unproven. Recent evidence suggests that 100 mg of Zinc twice daily may be helpful, but it too, is not yet proven beneficial. Zinc can cause ulcers and anemia. Technically this operation is possible but thus far, in age-related macular degeneration, results have not been proven better than laser treatment.