CM: Eye Disorders 👁

Question 1

What is Macular degeneration?

Answer 1

Degenerative disease of the retina (specifically the macular) of the eye that causes progressive central vision loss

Question 2

Age related macular degeneration can be wet or dry

Which is more common

Answer 2

Dry

Question 3

Risk Factors for age related MACULAR DEGENERATION

Answer 3

Age
Race
Gender (woman)
Smoking
Family history
Obesity
Diet
Low levels if zinc, vit C and E, lutein and zeaxanthin

Question 4

Types of anti oxidants 3

Answer 4

1. Vitamins
2. Caroteinoids
3. Antioxidants cofactors - zinc and selenium

Question 5

What benefit is there in taking
Lutein and zeaxanthin?

Answer 5

They are 2 major carotenoid pigments in human macular and retina

10% benefit from use

Question 6

Antioxidant cofactors, ZINC:

Drug interactions

Answer 6

Zinc may affect absorption of quinolones and tetracycline antibiotics (take 2 hrs apart)

Mail-order reduces zinc excretion == accumulation