Controlling Blood Vessel Growth for Diabetic Retinopathy&Wet Macular Degeneration - a podcast by Dr. Marc R Grossman, OD, L.Ac.

Angiogenesis is the unwanted growth of blood vessels in the retina that leads to vision loss. These excess blood vessels can obscure or distort vision, which damages the eye and may result in permanent damage. Eye doctors may give you injections of Eylea or Lucentis to inhibit the growth of these blood vessels, but some may want a more natural approach. Macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are prevalent in seniors over the age of 60. Wet macular degeneration, which is worse than dry macular degeneration, affects 10-15% of macular degeneration patients. Those with wet macular degeneration can lose their vision quickly if not taking precautions. 

Diabetic retinopathy affects about half of diabetic patients, in which new, fragile capillaries form in your eyes, distort your vision, and may even leak. Studies from Canadian and American researchers suggested that taking natural, herbal antioxidant supplements can halt the growth of these blood vessels. Researchers compiled a list of herbs that inhibit vascular endothelial growth factor, which is a signal protein cells make that tell the body to make new blood vessels. We recommend taking the Blood Vessel Control support formula that can be found on our website naturaleyecare.com 

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