Q: I have developed early-stage macular degeneration some 20 years ago, and completely turned it around by taking bilberry. My ophthalmologist confirmed that it was the onset of macular degeneration and that it’s completely gone now.
A: Not all readers have had the same success with bilberry extract. However, a clinical trial suggests there might be benefits from a dietary supplement containing bilberry along with lutein, vitamins and other antioxidants (Advances in Therapy, September 2019).
There are effective medical treatments for macular degeneration. Everyone with this serious eye condition should be under an ophthalmologist’s care.
– By Joe and Teresa Graedon
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