Dry Macular Degeneration: Introduce Yourself!
Have you been diagnosed with dry macular degeneration? Introduce yourself to the community!
- When were you diagnosed?
- How have you managed the condition?
- Have you been able to slow down progression?
- Do you take any supplements?
- Any words of advice for those newly diagnosed?
Share below!
I was diagnosed 9 years ago with early stage macular degeneration. My doctor recommended Areds2. On my own I learned about the recommended Mediterranean diet and other lifestyle changes. After 5 years it progressed quickly to the intermediate stage. At the last visit the scan showed early signs of atropy in my right eye. I take saffron and turmeric supplements. I recently increased the turmeric to 3 grams daily when I learned there was a clinical trial using turmeric. For those newly diagnosed I recommend choosing a retinal specialist for your care. Learn all you can about your condition and make the recommended lifestyle changes as necessary. Sharon Moore
Remember to get tested for Zinc issues. 15% are harmed by Zinc.
you definitely are not harmed by Zinc. I was told if you are harmed by Zinc it would speed up the Dry MD and possibly turn it into wet MD 
thanks for this comment. I was hoping that I wasn't being harmed by it. It's still a large dose, even if I'm not in the susceptible group, but I'll continue it for now. Best wishes, Wendy, Patient Leader.
Sharin Moore, yes I was tested with my initial visit to my RS after my Ophthalmologist noted my dry MD. I turned out to be in the 15% harmed by Zinc.
you are so fortunate to get the testing early on. Did your RS recommend alternative supplements? Regards, Sharon Moore patient leader
I take a Zinc free AREDS-2 . My multivitamin has very little Zinc in it.
If I can’t get tested I may switch to one with less or no zinc. Thanks for sharing, Sharon Moore patient leader
