Vitamin Supplement For Eye Health

The consultant who operated on my cataracts some thirteen years ago detected the early signs of macular degeneration and recommended Macushield. The degeneration has not advanced so well worth the modest cost of the pills, usually bought three months for the price of two from Amazon.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I think you’re delusional.

I think you're RUDE!

There is slight evidence that supplements and a good diet of plenty of vegetables can slow down development of age related macular degeneration. However, no supplements can reverse it or improve eyesight, as far as I know.
A lot of research is funded by companies producing supplements, so is not really independent.

My optician told me to take Macushield over three years ago.

He is also the consultant at the eye hospital.

I have AMD as did my mother, I will take and do anything to keep my sight.

Many years ago my DH who has a history of macular degeneration and thus blindness in his family was told by our optician, to drink grape juice and eat dark red fruit. Also to take icaps daily. These are usually available in Boots 3 for2.DH , now nearing 80 has superbly healthy eyes.

I take Luten Gold as I have AMD (wet). The consultants that I see when I have eye injections give very guarded responses when asked if this or other supplements help. They say it may help but it is not proven.

Because supplements etc have not been clinically tested or proven consultants will always be guarded about their responses on them.

I have dry AMD and geographic Atrophy in my L) eye. For the last 5 years, I have had my L) eye injected monthly, participating in a large research programme.

If there had been a supplement to take, I am sure my Ophthalmology consultant would have recommended it.

I’m with you Charleygirl5.
And for those who take supplements what IS the empirical evidence for them?
Perhaps your eye conditions would have plateaued anyway, but there is no way you can know that. It’s dodgy science.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I think you’re delusional.

Not "delusional" FGT. We just have different viewpoints to you. I have had excellent personal results from a variety of remedies/therapies that you would probably turn your nose up at.

I don't feel the need to insult you over your opinions and I'll stick with what works for me. I was brought up to be open-minded and it's a blessing that I was because I developed an incurable illness 38 years ago and was bedridden for 2 years. Various alternative therapies and remedies got me up on my feet.

Well that’s great to hear. I’m pleased for you.
Doesn’t mean you’re not an outlier though.
Sorry.

Look up AREDnfor the research papers.

FGT Doesn’t mean you’re not an outlier though.

Ooh, have you done a poll?

Age related eye disease study. I was advised by my ophthalmologist and optometrist on separate occasions to take a supplement that conformed to ARED 2- the second generation as I have age related macular degeneration.

Apologies everyone. I truly don’t mean to offend.

The fact that I think supplements are not backed by independent science, are quackery at best (but people feel better for ‘doing something’ and trying their best) doesn’t mean I can be rude.
Sincere apologies for my stance.

I take VitEye softgels as I am not good at swallowing large capsules- but they are not cheap. But the evidence for ARED2 supplements in older people with retinal changes is quite good - so I do as advised!

DanniRae

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I think you’re delusional.

I think you're RUDE!

Ignorant and unpleasant

I did not say ‘you’re delusional’.
I said ‘I think’ (ie my opinion).

I could have said ‘In my opinion’ instead. No hurt was intended (although one or two posters are determined to be offended).

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I did not say ‘you’re delusional’.
I said ‘I think’ (ie my opinion).

I could have said ‘In my opinion’ instead. No hurt was intended (although one or two posters are determined to be offended).

I’m sorry but to say I think you’re delusional means you think that person is delusional. Methinks the mask slipped for a minute and imo it was downright rude. And cruel given that the OP is obviously worried about her sight. Which is why I tried to respond in a positive way as quickly as possible. If I was the OP I would have been mortified by your response.

I disagree.
I can say that I think someone’s opinion is delusional.
I don’t wear a mask.

An opinion can be challenged. It’s allowed.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

An opinion can be challenged. It’s allowed.

You weren’t challenging an opinion because the OP hadn’t given an opinion. She was asking for help and advice and you just shot her down in flames.And it was cruel and uncalled for.

FriedGreenTomatoes2 I did find your post very rude , but I didn't respond to it as I put it down to ignorance.
Luckily other posters have kind and very helpful so I ignore posts like yours .
No need to be unkind , if you can't say anything helpful don't respond, simple !

FriedGreenTomatoes2

Well that’s great to hear. I’m pleased for you.
Doesn’t mean you’re not an outlier though.
Sorry.

Honestly, FGT, is there any need?

Many of us are short or depleted in certain areas for various reasons.

Many people require B12 injections regularly due to issues producing and storing it themselves, the same applies to other vitamins and minerals.

Just because you don’t require anything additional to supplement our diets.

At least be civil, your views are perfectly valid, as our the views and experiences of all other GNs.

Soz about typos above, have a headache today so coming off here for a bit.