Family History of Macular Degeneration

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I recommend VisiVite to all my macular degeneration patients. Based on the latest AREDS 2 study, lutein and zeaxanthin absorption was increased when beta-carotene was eliminated. Therefore, I advise all my AMD patients to take VisiVite i-Defense Green Formula for maximal protection, as it contains all the necessary ingredients as recommended by this latest research.

*Dr. Cohen is a distinguished Fellow of The American Academy of Optometry.

Dr. Madeline Cohen, O.D..
F.A.A.O.*

Optometrist

We see approximately 120 patients per week with about 15% having or being at risk for macular degeneration. Using the AREDS as our reference we became aware of the importance of nutritional supplements in the prevention of the progression of macular degeneration. This along with various other studies on the importance of vitamins for general eye health prompted us to look for a supplement that fit the needs of our patients. Visivite showed itself to be the only company who took pains to offer the ratio of different vitamins initially determined by AREDS.

Dr. Kendal Piatt, O.D.

Optometrist

At "Island Retina" our mission statement is to provide outstanding retinal care in a warm and supportive environment. I have been practicing for more than 20 years. We love taking care of patients with retinal disease including diabetes, macular degeneration and retinal detachments. Our practice is unique in that we have a surgery center,we are involved in several national research projects as well as our own research, and we have a satelite office in Commack, NY. I do a great deal of lecturing throughout the country as part of my committment to education. We have been recommending Visivite for several years. AREDS formulation vitamins are the mainstay in the treatment of dry AMD which affects about 1.7 million Americans. We find that the VisiVite vitamins fit the needs of our patients. We can recommend different formulations based on the patients' history. The quality is unsurpassed, they are well tolerated which increases patient compliance.

Pamela Weber, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

I've been in practice for 36 years. We see many patients with Macular Degeneration and dry eyes. As a general Ophthalmologist, I see patients with varying Eye problems including cataracts and glaucoma. Based on the AREDS study, a vitamin like Visivite is the only treatment for Macular Degeneration available today.

Martin L Weinhoff, MD

Ophthalmologist

We recommend that all of our patients take the VisiVite AREDS 2 formula vitamins, due to the evidence based nature of the formula (doses are based on the NIH study of macular degeneration).

Marc Lay, OD

Optometrist

East Florida Eye Institute specializes in the treatment of Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetic Eye Disease, and Dry Eye Disease. We recommend the use of VisiVite for all of our Macular Degeneration patients.

Ronald E. P. Frenkel, M.D.

Ophthalmologist

This combination of nutrients, found in supplements like Ocuvite and VisiVite, is now widely recommended for people with moderate or severe macular degeneration. Current or former smokers may be better off with VisiVite's Smoker's Formula, which leaves out the beta-carotene (beta-carotene supplements my increase the risk of lung cancer in smokers).

Marvin Moe Bell, M.D., M.P.H.

Physician and Author

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Because age-related macular degeneration can be such a visually and psychologically devastating disease, people who have family members with AMD are eager to determine if they can prevent it.

Our thinking has changed over the past few years, because of new research, with respect to preventive therapy for macular degeneration.

Formerly, we recommended a mild dose of supplement, such as half dose, in the hope that the person would obtain some benefit without having to unnecessarily treat themselves.

However, it is now known that the majority of AMD risk is inherited.

Rather than a simple yes-no answer, the risk ranges on the Macula Risk Test from 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest).

Most people will not have access to this test, unless like Dr. Krawitz, they are among the limited number of centers worldwide offering this DNA analysis that requires a simple inner cheek swab.

In the absence of knowing your genetic vulnerability, we therefore recommend preventive therapy with a supplement that contains high dose Zinc, Lutein, Zeaxanthin and ROPUFA Omega-3 Fatty Acids, such as VisiVite's Premier Ocular Formula No. 2. This formula requires taking two gelcaps twice daily, for a total of four gelcaps per day.

VisiVite Premier Ocular Formula No. 2