Macular Degeneration

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Dry Macular Degeneration

There are no specific treatments for dry ARMD. However, research shows that certain high-dose vitamins might help slow how quickly ARMD develops. Your healthcare provider can give you advice about these vitamins and they are available without a prescription.

Wet Macular Degeneration

There are treatments for wet ARMD that can slow the disease down. Treatments may also help maintain or restore lost sight

  • Special multivitamins for eye health may help prevent further vision loss in people with wet ARMD.
  • Drugs or laser treatment can close the abnormal blood vessels in the eye that lead to vision loss.

 

Last Updated May 2023

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