Medical Intern Cases: What vitamins should I take for my macula ?

General dietary and lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of a person developing macular degeneration and to minimise loss of vision if AMD is present is outlined below.
Lutein and zeaxanthin are particularly important nutrients for good macular health, and are derived through the diet, mainly from green vegetables.
Other nutrients important for macula health and general eye health are zinc, vitamin C, vitamin E and the omega 3 fatty acids
Supplements based on the Age-related Eye disease study (AREDS) formula may considered by people who have been diagnosed with AMD
In 2001, the Age related eye disease study (AREDS), large (n4757), multi centre prospective trial over 6 years, used 80 mg of elemental zinc. Lower since was used in subsequent study to improve safety and efficacy but the conclusion remained that 80 mg zinc is safe and more effective in preventive AMD.
In patients who are not consuming enough lutein and zeaxanthin ( 3 quarters of a cup of cooked spinach), supplement helps to reduce 45% reduction in the progression of AMD.
AREDS used tablet formula only as copper containing formulae is considered unsafe in capsule form. The combination of linoleic acid-rich oil and copper may produce toxic products.
supplements that include copper and fish oil and/or LZ in the one tablet or capsule are not recommended because of potential for toxicity.
The author of the article takes Macuvision, Lutein-vision advanced tablet, coenzyme Q10 and B12 supplement as his B12 supplement is low, so he takes B12 as well.