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The AREDS formulation is not a cure. It does not help
people with early AMD, and will not restore vision already
lost from AMD. But it may delay the onset of late AMD.
It may also help slow vision loss in people who already
have late AMD.
Advanced neovascular AMD: neovascular AMD typically
results in severe vision loss. Different therapies such as
intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, dynamic photothera-
py and laser procedures are used to stop further vision
loss and, in some cases, visual acuity was improved in a
significant number of cases.
Conclusion
Multiple recent studies, particularly AREDS, allowed
better understanding of possible links between diet
and lifestyle factors that potentially influence the
onset of AMD, thus allowing better prevention. (An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure)-B.F
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