The Importance of Nutraceutical Support According to the AREDS2 Protocol in Age-related Macular Degeneration. Clinical observation

Carotenoids, which are part of macular pigment, play a key role in maintaining visual functions. Age-related changes in the visual organ necessitate increased intake of vitamins and minerals to slow down degenerative processes in the retina. Vitamin and mineral complexes (VMC) containing lutein, zeaxanthin, and antioxidants have been proven to be effective in slowing down the progression of advanced AMD, as evidenced by international studies. Multifocal electroretinogram (mFERG) is of interest as a method of objective assessment of retinal function and is one of the sensitive biomarkers of severity and progression of the disease. The article presents clinical examples of the use of the objective mFERG technique in assessing the effect of VMC on retinal cells.