Should your eye doctor sell supplements?

This article raises a good point.  Doctors should not be in the position of selling you products.  And supplements benefits are inconsistent at best.  Here is an excerpt from the article.

There's something fishy about this, besides the fish oil, in my opinion. If a doctor wants to suggest that this product may help, show me the research and tell me that I can buy it in places besides your office. I later discovered that a similar formula with Lutein, Zeaxanthin and fish oil is available at Sam's Club for half the cost. I suspect it's available at any retailer that sells a lot of supplements and vitamins.

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Eat your Friuts and Vegetables.

A study has been published in the Journal of Food Science stating that nutrients in Green leafy vegetables and colored fruits and vegies can greatly aid vision.  Here is an excerpt from the article.

To reach the conclusion, authors from the University of Georgia compiled the results of multiple studies on the effects of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin on visual performance. These carotenoids play an important role in human vision, including a positive impact on the retina.

After reviewing the various studies, the authors concluded that macular pigments, such as lutein and zeaxanthin do have an effect on visual performance. Lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce disability and discomfort from glare, enhance contrast, and reduce photostress recovery times. They can also reduce glare from light absorption and increase the visual range.

The article also states getting a healthy amound of lutein and zeaxanthin can reduce the risk of age related macular degeneration and cataracts.

I posted in a previous article one mans claims of the benefits of lutein.

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Marigolds may be cure for Dry age related macular degeneration?

This retired british Optician (Harry Marsland) claims he cured his dry age related macular degeneration by taking MACUSHIELD a supplementt that

 contains lutein, found in spinach, and zeaxanthin, the yellow pigment found in corn – both of which are used in other treatments. It also contains meso-zeaxanthin, derived from marigolds, which was a nutrient Mr Marsland had not tried before.

 
I am skeptical but curious.  I also dont know how beneficial it is to non age related MD.  I would suggest contacting your retina specialist before trying it.  It can be purchassed via the link below.

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