Vitamins do not reverse dry macular degeneration. Vitamins are not a cure for macular degeneration. Studies have shown, however, that vitamins may be helpful in preventing progression of dry macular degeneration and/or limiting vision loss.
When a specific combination of antioxidants and zinc is taken daily, a modest benefit with regard to progression of disease and prevention of vision loss has been documented; therefore, vitamin supplementation is recommended for certain patients with dry macular degeneration.