Which of the following should not be given in the prophlylaxis of Dry ARMD?
Ans. (a) Vitamin ARef: American Academy of Ophthalmology; BCSC, Section 12/p. 64Substantial evidence has been given by AREDS study that taking high antioxidant vitamins and minerals on regular basis can decrease the risk of AMD progression.AREDS2 study has said that vitamin A should not be given in prophylaxis as it leads to lung cancer in smokers. ARMD is common in smokers.Instead, lutein and zeaxanthin should be given.
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Lutein
Retina