" Are there any vitamins or other nutritional supplements that might slow the process down? I'd like to keep my vision for as long as possible."

" Answer: Research has shown that several nutritional factors can slow the development of macular degeneration. A study in 2001 called AREDSspell out age-related eye disease study?/lf demonstrated that vitamins C and E, together with beta carotene and the minerals zinc and copper, could slow vision loss (Archives of Ophthalmology, October 2001)."

" A Dutch study in 2005 confirmed that these nutrients can be helpful in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Research also shows that people who eat more fish are less susceptible to AMD, presumably because of the omega-3 fats in fish. Just This spring, scientists published reports evidence that vitamin D can also can reduce the risk of AMD (Archives of Ophthalmology, May 2007)."

" The most recent research shows that a diet rich in refined carbohydrates
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