Re: Chew et al.: Genetic testing in persons with age-related macular degeneration and the use of AREDS supplements: to test or not to test? (Ophthalmology 2015;122:212-5)

AAO Journal Archive

Classification of Vitreous Seeds in Retinoblastoma
Topical 5-Fluorouracil 1% as Primary Treatment for Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia
Individualized Stabilization Criteria–Driven Ranibizumab versus Laser in Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Correlation of Histologic Features with In Vivo Imaging of Reticular Pseudodrusen
Pseudodrusen and Incidence of Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Fellow Eyes in the Comparison of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatments Trials
Pharmacotherapies for Retinal Detachment
Can Automated Imaging for Optic Disc and Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Analysis Aid Glaucoma Detection?
Suture Colonization Rate in Adjustable Strabismus Surgery
Genetic and Dietary Factors Influencing the Progression of Nuclear Cataract
Diagnostic Accuracy of Optical Coherence Tomography and Scanning Laser Tomography for Identifying Glaucoma in Myopic Eyes

Details: September 29, 2015

This report by Chew et al1 claims to refute our analyses2,3 showing a relationship among zinc supplementation, genotype, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression. The report includes inaccurate and misleading statements, which we address below.

Read full article on AAO Journal

AAO Journal Archive

Re: Chew et al.: Genetic testing in persons with age-related macular degeneration and the use of AREDS supplements: to test or not to test? (Ophthalmology 2015;122:212-5)

Member Login

AAO News

AAO Education