Understanding the treatments for dry macular degeneration
Eye vitamins also known as AREDS 2 vitamins constitution:
- Vitamin C 500 mg
- Vitamin E 400 IU
- Zinc oxide 25 mg
- Cupric oxide 2 mg
- 10 mg lutein
- 2 mg zeaxanthin
A study by the National Eye Institute showed that taking the above eye supplement known as AREDS 2 vitamins reduced the risk of dry macular degeneration progressing to wet macular degeneration by 25%.
The eye vitamins were also found to reduce the rate of progression of dry macular degeneration by 20% over 5 years.
Are there any treatments for the advanced form of dry macular degeneration (geographic atrophy)?
- Geographic atrophy is the advanced stage of dry age-related macular degeneration and can cause significant loss of central vision.
- Syfovre (Pegcetacoplan, Apellis) is the first FDA approved treatment (2023) that can slow the rate of progression of atrophy.
- Syfovre is a complement 3 inhibitor that is injected into the eye and was shown to reduce the rate of growth of geographic atrophy by around 24% at 2 years.
- Make sure to discuss with your physician if you are a potential candidate to receive this treatment, including the risks and benefits of the treatment.
The doctors at Retina Associates of Florida provide the latest diagnostic and treatments for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in their Tampa, Brandon and Lakeland offices.
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