If a parent has age-related macular degeneration, should the children take lutein as a precaution?

YES, they should, especially female children. There are several different of "eye vitamin" combos, the only danger is if you smoke you should be careful on the "combo" vitamins...

My neighbor has only 5% vision left. He is 67 and is dealing with his failing eyesite wonderfully. He is the grounds keeper here on the land I live on..200 acres. He has a GIANT clock that he can s...

That's really a question for the ophthalmologist who assessed your eye.. There are lots of different macular diseases, all relatively rare. Some macular degerations are hereditary, so if...

Not prevent, no. Improve your chances, yes. Good nutrition, especially including the dark green vegetables, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts , spinach... keep up the levels of eye-specific anti-oxid...

If it travels it is most likely a floater, but you should definately get it checked ASAP (today if possible) because it could be anything. Most problems are treatable if seen to early.

As far as reversal, I have not read or heard anything as of yet, however I am certain that no_one should ever feel that hope is not in store for this degenerative affliction. I have been diagnosed ...

Tips for AMD patients If you鈥檝e been diagnosed with AMD, making a few simple lifestyle changes could have a positive impact on the health of your retina. * Monitor your vision...

The studies done for macular disease include, vision, which will most likely be lower than normal. With everything else in the eye ' normal' such as the cornea and lens and the vitreous a...