Genetic testing for dry AMD
Why are patients not more informed about the need for AMD genetic testing prior to starting AREDS (2 or 3) vitamins?
Hi
. There are some supplement producers that insist on genetic testing for more individualized ARED formulas, but doctors generally don't recommend it. Right now, there is no agreement among researchers that individualized formulas are any more effective than mass-produced AREDs. Here is a study that explores teh effectiveness of specific formulations compared to those you can buy without genetic testing.
Tha National Eye Institute has a wonderful article that answers all kinds of questions about AREDs: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/age-related-macular-degeneration-amd-genetics. I thought you might find it interesting.
I hope this helps.
Wishing you the best. - Lori (Team Member)That article focused on genetic testing for prognostic risk- not for testing prior to using eye vitamins. Seddon's own work shows that it is quite important (Seddon, BJO, 2016)
