Antioxidant Supplement Could Slow Progression of Blinding Eye Disease

AREDS2 supplements require caution, despite promising results, experts warn.

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A mixture of antioxidants appears to slow the progression of an eye disorder called dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), even once it’s reached the advanced stage.

AMD is a condition that, if untreated, can eventually lead to blindness. There is no cure for the disease and currently available pharmaceutical treatments can be expensive and invasive.

55 Percent Reduction in Disease Progression

Two major clinical trials, known as AREDS and AREDS2, examined the association between particular antioxidants and AMD progression. Those trials identified six supplements linked to eye health and slow  AMD progression.