Clatterbuck (Beltsville, Md) on 03/22/2025
Saffron and its active compounds, crocin and crocetin, have shown promising results in improving visual function and delaying ARMD progression. Several clinical studies have found that daily supplementation with 20-50 mg of saffron or 5-15 mg of crocin for 3-12 months significantly improved best-corrected visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and retinal function as measured by electroretinogram and microperimetry, with benefits observed in both dry and wet forms of ARMD. The effects were independent of genetic risk factors and maintained during the follow-up periods, suggesting the potential role of saffron as a long-term treatment option. Saffron reduces ARMD progression via anti-angiogenic, neuroprotective, and antioxidant mechanisms. Moreover, saffron is safe and well tolerated.
Nancy (Buffalo, NY) on 02/20/2025
I have been getting Avastin injections for WMD since 2010 on average every four to six weeks. I started using MSM drops (Happy Body brand) 4x/daily (two drops). After several months, I had improvement. I am currently receiving a maintenance injection every 12 weeks and my last fluorescein test showed no bleeding!
Lutein for Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma Gloria (michigan) on 04/02/2022
cjuan (Malaysia) on 06/09/2021
[2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16399908/
Cherrybb (Sydney Australia) on 06/09/2021
https://www.hollows.org/au/blog/5-native-australian-foods-that-are-good-for-your-eyes
Aloe Vera for Macular Degeneration Kiki17 (Germany) on 05/29/2021
Very quickly he noticed a difference, and when he went for the next check up the doctor said he didn't need an injection this time. The following check up he didn't need one either. That was about 2 years ago now, and he hasn't been back since because his eyesight has actually improved!! For example, he says he can now read the number on the bus when it comes toward him (he doesn't need to ask someone) and he can see more in general. Recently I saw him read large numbers on a page with his glasses on - an impossibility a few years ago!
It is important to get the plump, slightly soft, fleshy aloe vera, rather than the larger, more firm variety which has flatter leaves. My father couldn't use the flatter leaf variety, it stung in his eyes whereas the softer one feels good in the eye. He just squeezes some of the juice into his eyes every day. I do not recommend the bottled aloe vera because it is not fresh.
I really do hope this helps someone because this has been incredible for my father and for our family. Slightly improved eyesight when that did not seem possible, and no more injections.
Jony P. (United States) on 09/09/2019
Beautifuloregon (Medford, Oregon) on 02/14/2017
Marsh (Denver, Co) on 05/26/2013
Scienceview1 (Westmount, Quebec) on 03/04/2013
Also make sure your diet includes other eye health igredients such as lutein from kale or spinach and vitamin C. Also, smoking increases risk of age-related macular degeneration. Reduce alcohol consmption, do exercise, and limit exposure to intense light or starring too long at computer screens. Also make sure your blood cholestrol is under control. Health dieat, exercising and no smoking are key for maintaining healty eyes.
Hippiehugger (San Diego, Ca, Usa) on 02/19/2013
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Mona (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) on 08/25/2011
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Heather N (Edson, Ab, Canada) on 07/25/2011
Anyone have suggestions as to another source of lutein 10mg a day from another source. All supplements I have seen are from the marigold source.
Shary (Centennial, Co ) on 08/28/2010
Fernando (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) on 01/23/2008
Hi everyone, My grandmother is 71years old and has had The dry type of Macular Degeneration for over 5 years, every year it got worse. The dotors told her there was nothing that could be done, basically sending her home to go blind. So I decided to do a ton of research on the subject. I read a bunch of books and many studies on the net of how people have stop and in most causes reversed MD and other common eye dieseses. I also purchased Dr. Lorraine Days CD on MD. All my research basically said the same thing. High intake of dark green vegtables(spinach, broccalie,kale,ect) and orange coloured veggies(carrots, can remember the others) are high vitamins that are vital to eye repair and maintenance. Knowing that my grandmother wasnt going to change her diet dramatically, I opted to get her high doses of the same suppliments found in those foods. This is what I got her to take daily.
1.Lutien and ZEAXANTHIN .........Highest doses available
2.selenium.......................Highest doese available
3.Vitamine C.....................Highest does possible(up to 4000mg, youll know ur taking to much if you get diarria)
4. Beta-Carotene.................Highest doses available
5.Zinc...........................Highest doses availble
6.Vitamine E.....................Highest doses available
My grandmother took this everyday for 4-6months, and last week she went back for her normall eye checkup to see her progress, and sure enough, not only did the macular degeneration stop but her eye sight has improved, and they said that her lense wasnt thinning but instead was getting thicker(Im not sure if they said the lense or the retina, or something else, I apoligize) This was only after 4-6 months of use. So needless to say we are all very Happy and excited, and I have proved to myself that the body can heal itself when given the right tools, that less than what I can say for the doctors that told her there was nothing she could do. PLEASE TRY THIS IT REALLY WORKS, Im not a doctor, but Ive done alot of research on the subject. Please just double check with your doctor or nutricenist about these vitamins before taking them in HIGH DOSES. I want to pass this on so others can help themselfs when no one else seems to be able to. Fern
Update to this, it has now been two years, and two more check ups, and every year her eyesight continues to improve. IT IS ACTUALLY REVERSING!!!
