The drug will help millions of sufferers who have been offered little hope with conventional therapies. The phytochemicals that protect against wet macular degeneration are lutein and zeaxanthin. Life Extension Mix and Chloroplex both contain lutein. Those with early-stage wet macular degeneration should also use a product called Lutein Plus, which provides potent concentrations of both zeaxanthin and lutein. One tablespoon a day of Lutein Plus powder is suggested to prevent or slow the progress of wet macular degeneration.
Soy contains the phytochemical genistein, which has anti-angiogenesis properties.
Also, there are several new anti-angiogenesis drugs being developed, primarily to treat cancer. An FDA advisory panel has approved thalidomide to treat leprosy. Thalidomide is an extremely potent anti-angiogenesis drug that could slow or possibly stop the progression of wet macular degeneration. It would be legal for doctors to prescribe thalidomide to treat wet macular degeneration, even though it will only be officially approved to treat leprosy. Thalidomide causes severe birth defects and must not be used by pregnant women or women who may become pregnant.