3.Get the Right Supplements
A vitamin and mineral formula called AREDS may slow down dry macular degeneration as it moves to the more serious wet stage. It’s a research-tested blend of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, and beta-carotene. The updated AREDS2 formula added lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids and removed beta-carotene, which might be safer for smokers. Beta-carotene is linked to a higher risk of lung cancer in people who smoke.
4.Get Moving
Exercise has surprising benefits for your vision. It strengthens your heart muscle so it can pump more oxygen-rich blood to your eyes. Staying fit also helps control your weight and prevent obesity, which puts you at risk for macular degeneration. If you’ve already lost your sight, try an exercise program that’s safe for people with low vision, like riding a stationary bicycle or doing yoga.
