By admin (Admin) on Tuesday, October 10, 2000 - 09:22 am:
Posted by Marcia Hochman on August 19, 2000 at 16:30:28:
Can anyone provide me with information regarding intravenous infusions of selenium as treatment for macular degeneration. My brother has heard that a Dr. Jonathan Wright in Washington (I believe) provides this mode of treatment to slow the progression of the condition. Any assistance will be deeply appreciated.
Posted by Patty JohnsonPwjohn@centex.net on August 20, 2000 at 17:06:35:
In Reply to: IV selenium for macular degeneration posted by Marcia Hochman on August 19, 2000 at 16:30:28:Can anyone provide me with information regarding intravenous infusions of selenium as treatment for macular degeneration. My brother has heard that a Dr. Jonathan Wright in Washington (I believe) provides this mode of treatment to slow the progression of the condition. Any assistance will be deeply appreciatedSubject: New Jersey Eye Care Center

By Gail on Thursday, February 07, 2002 - 01:30 pm:

I have never heard of selenium as a treatment for macular degeneration. Oh! If this is an antioxidant, yes, it is a good idea to take antioxidants. Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Beta Carotene are all good (study done--using high doses: check with a doctor to see if this would be right for your doctor. antioxidants are bad if you are at high risk for lung cancer). Zeaxanthin (spelling?) and Lutein are also good--studies being done. Don't know if this intravenous treatment would be worth it at all, though. What kind of macular degeneration does he have???
BTW--I am NOT a doctor. Just a college student reviewing research on macular degeneration.