[Efficacy of vision correcting system "focus" for prevention and treatment of dry form of age macular degeneration]

Vestn Oftalmol. 2012 Jan-Feb;128(1):44-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The results of comparative study of efficacy and safety of vision correcting system "Focus" and Picamilon in patients with dry form of age macular degeneration are presented. 60 patients were enrolled into the study, follow-up was 3 months. Routine examination revealed positive impact of "Focus" on dynamics of main visual functions (visual acuity and field). In terms of impact on dynamics of main visual functions "Focus" is comparable with Picamilon, though it is better tolerated. Intake of vision correcting system "Focus" promotes visual functions improvement and prevents progressing of retinal degenerations.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anthocyanins* / administration & dosage
  • Anthocyanins* / adverse effects
  • Antioxidants / administration & dosage
  • Antioxidants / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Macular Degeneration / drug therapy*
  • Macular Degeneration / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Phytotherapy* / methods
  • Phytotherapy* / standards
  • Plant Preparations / administration & dosage
  • Plant Preparations / adverse effects
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vaccinium myrtillus*
  • Visual Acuity
  • Visual Field Tests / methods
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / administration & dosage
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / adverse effects
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid / analogs & derivatives*

Substances

  • Anthocyanins
  • Antioxidants
  • Plant Preparations
  • nicotinoyl-GABA
  • gamma-Aminobutyric Acid