Should I take eye vitamins or supplements such as AREDS and AREDS2?
This is such a great question, and a 'hot' topic in the macular world! If you haven't already disucssed this with your physician, it might be a good idea to do so. Asking means you're on the right track and being proactive when it comes to your eye health and that is always a big plus! Each of us has unique needs when it comes to supplementation. You can find helpful information about eye vitamins and supplements on our page here https://maculardegeneration.net/areds-vs-areds2/.
-Andrea, MacularDegeneration.net Team Member
As Andrea said, you'll definitely want to ask your doctor about this, as the answer isn't the same for all types of Macular Degeneration. (My husband shouldn't consume any extra vitamin A for example, and many supplements contain high doses of vitamin A.)
Great example, Rachel! High amounts of zinc are harmful to my eyes, but for most it's helpful! Knowledge is so empowering.
-Andrea, MacularDegeneration.net Team Member
Where did you here zinc was bad zinc is very good for eyes.my doctor would not have told me to take it.
my physician told me after one of my lab results came in with me almost having zinc poisoning. That i had to lower my zinc levels. I changed to a formula of ARED2 that is much lower in zinc, my zinc levels lowered, but my vision got a little worse. I did my on research and with the help of a good friend found out about Sight Care I take both the low zinc formula of ARED2 and Sight Care my vision is better than it has been in many years. But I must add, that I also have extremely dry eyes and I also started using nightly eye ointments that has helped my eyes, as well as getting tear duct plugs to help with my eyes. I no longer have any floaters, blurred vision or issues with driving day or night.
Until I see my eye doctor again and get my usual full eye exam, I can't say what has really changed. My guess is it is not having issues with my eyes being so dry. But I must add that I am seeing better with my prescription glasses from about 3 or 4 years ago.Zinc is good for eyes as is vitamin A. But like anything else too much can be poison. And to answer the question of how I found out my zinc levels were too high is by the medical lab work I get every 6 months.
How did you find out zinc was not good for you eyes? I can’t take the high level of zinc, it causes other issues for me. Do take other supplements?i @Brown Eyed Girl
Thank you so much!! I didn’t know you could get the areds 2 with lower zinc.@Brown Eyed Girl
Your information is very helpful!! I have been eating healthy but was worried about not taking the supplement due to the zinc. I have ordered Areds 2 without zinc. Thank you again!
