Smoking Cessation and Vitamin Increase May Help with Macular Degeneration Prevention
August 5th, 2009 . by adminIf your ophthalmologist suspects that you have Dry Macular Degeneration, they will run a series of tests to properly diagnose you and determine the best course of treatment for the disease. If you are a smoker, it is highly suggested that you quit as smoking can speed up your DMD and can increase your risk for glaucoma. Your physician may put you on increased doses of antioxidants and vitamins after diagnosis. Zinc and vitamins A, C and E, selenium, lutein, copper and zeaxanthine have been clinically proven to slow down the process of DMD. Laser treatments may destroy existing blood vessels which will stop the growth of DMD as well. Dry Macular Degeneration Prevention starts at taking great care of you.
