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Areds

AREDS or age-related eye disease studies are clinical trials designed to investigate the history and risk factors leading to eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and cataract. These also evaluate the role of vitamins and their effects on the progression of eye problems. These studies show that certain vitamins help to slow down the progression of age-related eye diseases.

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My mother has AMD. Can she take Oxidon Plus?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother is suffering from AMD. The doctor has recommended Ocugold tablet one per day. But, due to a shortage of this medicine, I am not able to get it. Can I give her Oxidon plus instead of Ocugold? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Manjunath Natarajan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Both Oxidon (Beta-carotene and Vitamin E) and Ocugold (Beta-carotene, Lutein, with Mixed carotene) are based on the AREDS (age-related eye disease study) formulation. Both are used in the treatment of AMD (age-related macular degeneration) of moderate severity.   Read Full »

Are there any promising drugs under trial for dry AMD?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 63 years old. I was diagnosed with dry intermediate AMD about five years back. The VA then was 20/25, and now it is 20/60. I am currently on AREDS. I am a non-smoker. I have excellent health otherwise. The Amsler is normal. The recent OCT showed no fluid. Do you have any thoughts...  Read Full »


Dr. Asif Manzoor

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For dry AMD (age-related macular degeneration), the recommendations mostly include AREDS2 (Age-related Eye Disease studies 2) formulation. The other recommendations are quitting smoking (in case of smokers), controlling hypertension, lipid level, diabetes, and regular c...  Read Full »

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