Treatment

A complete cure is not possible.

The main task of treatment is to stop, or at least slowdown, progression, ie worsening of the difficulties.

Especially in dry form, it is important to change your lifestyle, quit smoking, and limit alcohol consumption, which reduces oxidative stress. Doses of antioxidants such as vitamins C, D, and E or the minerals zinc and selenium are increased.

It is important to limit the intake of saturated fatty acids, ie fats.

On the contrary, a higher intake of omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids has a positive effect. The diet should therefore include sea fish, vegetables, green leaves, but also orange and red vegetables or fruits.

Substances such as beta carotenes, lutein, or zeaxanthin should be added to the body. They have a positive effect in reducing oxidative stress and help in the disposal of waste products.

Recommended foods:

• a carrot
• tomatoes
• paprika - any
• beetroot
• sweet corn
• spinach
• dark leafy vegetables such as kale, cabbage, lettuce, broccoli
• vňate
• pumpkin
• blueberries
• red grapes
• apricots
• Kiwi
• mango
• Ginkgo biloba
• flavonoids and anthocyanins
• očianka Rostkovova
• blackcurrant
• horsetail

Of course, prevention is also important. It also has the highest possible intake of vegetables and fruits, ie antioxidants. Likewise, quitting smoking. Eye protection from the strong sun - quality glasses.

Prevention should include the elimination of all risk factors. Adequate treatment of long-term illnesses.

Treatment of wet form

In this case, the treatment is different and more complicated.

Different treatment methods:

1. laser treatment - green laser - argon is used, which is limited to neovascularization outside the central part
   • the laser has a negative effect and destroys the retina
2. photodynamic therapy - PDT is most effective in small neovascularizations
   • a light-sensitive substance is injected into the veins, which destroys newly formed blood vessels when illuminated with a red laser
3. anti-VEGF substance - administration of a drug that blocks angiogenesis, ie the formation of pathological vessels
   • Today, the most effective form of treatment for the wet species
   • treatment stops progression and often improves vision
   • the substance is administered under strictly sterile conditions
   • directly into the vitreous, ie the eye
4. biological treatment that also suppresses the growth of new blood vessels