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What is Which of the following should not be given in the prophlylaxis of Dry ARMD? and explain in detail?
Ans. (a) Vitamin ARef: American Academy of Ophthalmology; BCSC, Section 12/p. 64Substantial evidence has been given by AREDS study that taking high antioxidant vitamins and minerals on regular basis can decrease the risk of AMD progression.AREDS2 study has said that vitamin A should not be given in prophylaxis as it leads to lung cancer in smokers. ARMD is common in smokers.Instead, lutein and zeaxanthin should be given.