Investigation shows that taking antioxidant supplements can slow progression in late-stage dry AMD, preserving central vision.
- Taking a daily supplement with antioxidant vitamins and minerals slows progression of late-stage dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
- The supplement has been found to slow the expansion of geographic atrophy regions towards the central foveal region of the retina.
- The original retinal scans of participants in the Age-Related Eye Diseases Studies (AREDS and AREDS2) were reviewed to determine the benefits of the supplement.
- The supplements were shown to slow the rate of expansion of geographic atrophy towards the fovea by approximately 55% over an average of three years.
- The findings support the continued use of AREDS2 supplements by people with late dry AMD to help preserve central vision.
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