For those over the age of fifty, doctors generally perform eye exams following dilation of the pupils to allow a clear view inside the eye. If signs of age-related macular degeneration appear, the eye care professional may recommend a combination of specific macular degeneration vitamins and minerals useful in the treatment of AMD.

As determined by a study on age-related eye disease and clinical trials, people at risk for developing AMD and those experiencing the disease can benefit from the addition of high levels of antioxidants such as lutein, meso-zeaxanthin and zeaxanthin, as well as zinc.

 

Health care professionals can assist in determining whether these high doses of vitamins and minerals will aid in deterring the development of advanced AMD and help patients retain their vision as long as possible.