Do you have any other questions about lutein or MPOD testing? for more info on Lutein - www.lutemax.com/lfea

Yup you're right, it's the first time I'm hearing about this despite visiting eye docs for decades.

another informative video my grandpa had macular degeneration and my great grandpa went blind your videos teach me so much show how important eye health is

I've never had an eye doctor mention this, not even the doc who sold supplements and claimed to be "natural'

I've worked with all types of Ophthalmologists and have never seen the Mpod machine. Most Doctors won't bother with such a machine. The retinal specialist I work for now just recommends that patients take the Areds2 vitamins which has Lutein.

Like your channel so much and have been happy learning so much good information....and have used it be it in eye exam and purchasing new glasses ....I have gone to two different eye Doctors ..and have noticed they don't go into detail about your eye health or answering your questions with thought or care...wish you were in my State....thank you for caring

In 1997, when I started to need reading glasses, my optometrist recommended that I take Lutein to prevent MD.

I used my lutein and zeaxanthin. I thinke because of one of your other pod cast .thankyou .

Macular degeneration is such a devastating condition that I must thank you for this presentation. For sure I will ask, at my upcoming eye exam, if there is an MPOD test routinely done, and as to my ‘score’. 😊

My optometrist told me Lutein was a good product to take to maintain eye health. His was very expensive (about $100) so I shopped elsewhere and have taken it for about a decade. I am diabetic so get examined frequently and still have good eye health. My Mum however had MD which may have contributed towards her dementia. She passed away last month. Lutein Xeanthan are also very good for mental acuity.

Thanks for the information about Lutein. I plan on buying the supplement from now on.

Excellent information, as usual. Thank you!

I started taking vitamins specifically with lutein after seeing a video that you did about vitamins for the eyes! I hope to get the test and see how I am doing! 🥰

At 68, not one eye doctor has recommended lutein. Ha! But I began taking it 2 years ago, odd how “all of a sudden” the cataracts ‘that I did not have to worry about until I was 72” SUDDENLY grew in the last year..and how convenient…eye doctors son does cataract surgery..hmmmm… Think I need a new eye doctor! Thank you for letting us know that we need these two supplements.

Why don't opthmologists tell you this when u see them for dry macular? It can save problem down the line. Wish I knew sooner.

I started taking Lutein a year ago and my severe dry eye symptoms disappeared I still take 10mg everyday

Since I had a detached retina and cataract in one eye 12 years ago, I've been taking a supplement and my eyes have remained stable. Other eye started to get a cataract at the same time but has not worsened. Due to having a sclera buckle in one eye, the other cataract is postponed until absolutely necessary.

Thanks for sharing, doc!

I've been taking lutein supplement for over a decade. I'm not sure it has done anything for my eyes, as their myopia kept getting worse. I ended up getting a PRK recently.

Useful information. As a bariatric patient I am a bit frustrated because if I take every single component I should I'd have to take 20+ pills everyday as the bariatric supplements are good but they're generic and include most of the essentials but not all these micronutrients that we might be missing out. That said I am dealing with glare issues, dry eyes and I think a Brazilian ophthalmologist mentioned en passant that my retina didn't have much color in it. I didn't give it a second thought as I am partially colorblind and though it was related to it. I have some macular degeneration genes according to 23 and me (not related) so this sounds more concerning now than before. Thanks!

Thank you, Dr. Allen. During my recent eye exam I must have had the MPOD test. My Dr. told me I had early macular degeneration & handed me a couple of free samples of Bausch & Lomb AREDS2. While taking one after a meal twice a day, I priced it at the store at $22.00 per container & opted to just buy Lutein 6mg w/ Zeaxanthin 30 gel caps for less than $5.00. My Dr. also confirmed my opinion that I had improved vision. Maybe that is because I eat carrot sticks every day. Be Well.

Ive been taking Walmart generic AREDS for 4 years. 20 mg lutein and 5 mg xanthan 2 times a day. A MIRACLE in 60 days. Reversed macular degeneration 96%

Thanks for sharing doc

👋🏽 Great information! Thanks!

Have been seeing an optometrist regularly for years and lutein has never been mentioned.

would be cool if someone went over the big thing that seems to be happening and that is the push for dark mode for all phone/PC apps and web pages.... I personally can't stand light mode for apps as it really strains my eyes and dark mode is a life saver

So what foods increase the lutein benefits? I think watermelon helps as well as avocados and tomato sauce. Therefore I try to consume some watermelon and tomato sauce as often as I can and at least one Avocado daily. So my question is am I consuming what I should to prevent MD or is there more that I am unaware of? Please advise. Thank you.

Thank you for your tutorial. It's helpful information. ❤

For many years, I've taken a Lutein supplement (Lindens in the UK). I also eat an egg everyday, and have done for years. I also eat a lot of fresh fruit and veggies. So, in answer to your question, probably yes. Bearing in mind the above, at 62, I'm disappointed to have floaters and flashing in both eyes. Posterior vitreous detachment, perhaps? Perhaps I am benefiting, but am unaware of it? For example, no sign of cataracts or AMD?

Try Caldo Verde a Portuguese kale and potato soup and a na stuffing blossom salad on the side.

This was very informative. You also helped tremendously with your videos on cataract surgery which I just had a few days ago and also how to put eye drops in. I have never had to use eye drops prior to the surgery and more went on my cheek than in the eye so I looked to see how to do it and another of your videos helped out. So a big thank you from me!

I just wanted to share what I think is next to a miracle that has improved my vision a lot. The supplement I've been taking was potassium iodide which I initially took for general health reasons. Note that I am not endorsing any other product in this channel but just stating some facts re my eye health..For decades I've had a blurry vision that's been progressively getting worse to a point I had to lean over the counter squinting my eyes to read the wall hung menus at starbux or any other cafe...terrible..driving too, couldnt read the highway signs till too late to change lanes..until one day probably after two weeks of using it I began to see a noticable improvement in reading street signs etc they were still somewhat blurry but I could read them from a respectable distance...today I can read small lic plate numbers from 120 feet away..I just recently started taking Lutein

I think the industry doesn’t want people to know about this for money related reasons. I asked about lutein years ago. Long pause “well your eyes use lutein but you get enough in your diet”. Since then I take it at least once a month plus several days before eye checkups.

ALWAYS GOOD TO LEARN & KNOW, DR.. Do take care. Fl.

isn't Zeaxanthin just marigolds? we used to pick the flowers and add them to the salad, I remember being told to pick marigolds, calendula, collards, rocket, nettle and dandelion leaves in the garden and around the farm, but this was a bio-d farm so there were no pesticides used. Might be fun to create an eye garden.

Great video. Super informative as always. Thank you. Im going to ask my opthamologist about this next month when i see him again.

Thank you dr i all way wondering about lutein but thanks for making this video excellent 👍

this one was a good one👍🏻

I use the same brand as you show. For years.

I'll remember to ask my eye doctor about mpod testing and see if he knows about it 😏

My eye doc prescribed "Eye Promise" which has 10mg lutein and 10 mg zeaxanthin. While searching for a less pricey version, I noticed others have a much different ratio of these 2 ingredients. Are they as good, do you need less zeaxanthin?

I think everyone should max out astaxanthin first, than zeaanthinin and then lutien and lycopene. Just massive dosages either through diet or supplements. I've seen the best results with kids and varying results with adult clients. Defintely add in the Taurine, L-ergothionine if you're just focusing on eyesight and eye exercises or focus on throwing a ball at a target or watching birds and planes, making out cloud shapes. I've had clients kids improve their eyesight from glasses to no glasses. If you're stuck to t.v and tablet all day, you're kinda screwed though, you can offset it and create less damage. It's like junk food if you don't cut down the inflammatory biomarkers outweigh anything you can eat.

Great video! Checking my supplements now!

🙋‍♀️ Thnx for the video Dr Allen - very useful info:) 🙋‍♀️ I have another eye related question please: Do you have a list of US based EYE DROP brands that are PHOSPHATE FREE? Thnx in advance 🙏

I take everyday since 2012 plus omega 3 and vit A. I can tell the difference if I miss 1 day .

Dr Marcola has great eye supplements !!!! All his supplements are in glass bottles NOT a plastic ! I love his vitamins! NO I am not getting paid by his company!

My ophthalmologist recommended that I take ARIDS II vitamins.

Ocutein Brilliant (25mg Lutein, 3mg Zeaxantin, 20mg Fosfatidilcholin, 17mg Zinc, 1mg Copper, 255uq Vitamin A Palmitate, 200uq B9, 26ug Selen) + OCUflash (Eyebright)

Our profit driven systems favours being sick. It generates more money! We have to inform our fellow human beings about nutritional needs of our body and important studies like this! We have to protect ourselves from a health system that became a "health industry" and it´s interessts

Thank you!

DOC WHAT ARE ZEAXANTHIN RICH FOODS?

So how much is enough? I've had serious macular degeneration in the left eye. It was actually bleeding, and I got shots, three times, from a retinal specialist. I was put on lutein several years ago by my OD at the VA because I had minor distortion in the macula, which didn't seem to affect my vision until this bleeding event. I take one PreserVision 5 MG in the morning and one at night. That's the recommended dose. Is that really adequate? Thx Dr. Allen.

our ancestors didn't eat vegetables and still had great eyesight 😂

Taurine is mentioned in Pubmed as a possible eye supplement as well. Your take on this???

great info

Thanks! There are also "Lutein steam eye masks" from SHEIN that are getting good reviews. Also, about dry eyes, I recently did some research and discovered that living at higher elevations such as high-rise buildings can worsen dry eyes. I live on the 12th floor and noticed my eyes got drier :(

I'm sensitive to Luten. Is their another choice?

Hii Doctor, can elevated eye pressure of 23mmhg be temporary? Like can eye pressure increase temporarily and if so what can be the reasons of temporary increase in eye pressure? It would be great if you reply 😊

Most people failed the test but not most people have eye problem. That means the standard is too high, the requirement can be much lower to maintain eye healthy😊.

Brain from infinis nutrition has very a good Lutein amount and it has the lutemax patent ingredient in it as well that has shown a 90 % absorbing rate higher then any other type plus studies on lutemax show improvements in eyes in just 60 days of daily intake

Iam getting plenty of Lutine and other eye supplements that I cannot spell.lol.They are from Pro Caps in Nevada.They are all organic. and beautiful ingredients and a lot more then other supplements.There is absolutely no fillers in it . My only issue is not the vitamin but if my body is absorbing them.I am going to ask my primary if I can have a test that will tell me.

A timely topic for me. Aside from asking your OD about whether MPOD testing is being done, how would I know whether the test is being done? For example, you sat down at a particular type of machine in the video - is that the machine that gives the readings to the doctor?

Are we to assume that there is no need to take foods/supplements for isomers of zeaxanthin? And the improvement of MPOD scores "after taking 10-20mgs of lutein supplements over the course of 6 months." Did you mean 10-20 mgs of lutein PER DAY?

Do opthamologists give the mpod test as part of a regular eye exam, or do we need to ask specifically for it ? I understand kale is very high in lutein; I eat this food frequently, but plan to take supplements too after watching this video.

Started taking eye vitamins (AREDS2) a year or so again as my mother had wet macular degeneration and eventually went blind.

I used mangekyo sharringan too much it's made me see less.

Do lutein supplements interact with herbal supplements and such? I wonder if one ought to inform their medical doctor if taking lutein with prescribed medication.

Hello Dr. My mother has dry amd and she eats avocado every day, is it okay? I would appreciate your answer, thank you

Doctor, do you still recommend pineapple for floaters? If so, is canned pineapple acceptable if fresh isn't available?

Does Lutein help with blepharitis?

any reason to include astaxanthin? been seeing that pop up alot around longevity circles. not sure if it is related to zeaxantin or not

I've worn glasses since i was in 3rd grade and no doctor has ever recommended this. I can't make out facial features from a distance. I'm okay across a smaller area but in a larger area I can't see features. Will taking lutein reverse this at all? What would be the recommended dosage?

Can someone explain why a child with myopia eye's worsen if they do not get glasses? I thinking I understand why regular lenses make myopia worse, BUT why does NOT getting glasses make it worse? Our pediatrician told us wearing or not wearing glasses would not make our child's eyes progress; only that glasses help one see better.

Hello doctor I am 16 and I have dry eyes and diplopia causing vision loss rapidly and I have floaters dots and black floaters around 1 to 12 😢 plz help how I can live long with dry eyes 😭

I was recommended Macushield

When are you wearing your neurolenses?

Common Egg Eater W eggs have lutein

so what’s the optimal dosage? 20mg?

P.s.✨💞🤭5MG reAlly , that's hilarious, I recommend eating a farmer's market organic spinach salad, 🥗 with Organic heirloom tomatoes 🍅 red onions, MOST PROBABLY has more than 5 mg

Can you please make a video regarding lasek please i have -10 and -11 and nystagmus and keratctnous so a doctor told me i can get lasek + cxl but before that I would like to know more about the lasek and most of the doctor told me don't get lasek

Been taking 40 mg lutein 1600 mcg zeaxanthin. Is that too much?

5 eggs a day ✅😊

Do eggs contain lutein?

Well.... You See My Eyes😢

Thanks, health Dr. For sharing.

Thanks Dr Allen 👍❤️

Doctor dry amd taking occubless tablets as vitamin .what should i do more for dry amd to slow down progression

Hi doc, I have a concern about my eye. My left eye's vision is blurry and it hurts that I feel like my left eye is going blind, I also keep getting these white gooey stuff that harden easily in my eye that are probably called eye boogers, my left eye also slowly automatically closes for no reason Edit: when i blink it hurts, but i slowly blink it doesn't hurt much

I have a wet amd in my both eyes my vision getting worst iam 32 😢

So, those drugstore lutein supplements okay ⁉️

How can the macula possibly affect the lens?

Do you personally wear scleral lenses doctor?

I'm scared of how beautiful your eyes are.

Jerrets eye is bleeding please help him

I am deathly allergic to beta carotene and lutein; several severe allergic reactions and near death episodes in the ER prove this. What can I do about it?

Hey doc. Please and please i need help, About 2 years while helping my mom mark some paper scripts, my eyes was really working fast, looking at the answer paper and the scripts i was marking. Day 2 or 3 into marking the scripts, suddenly i noticed a sharp pain in my right eye, as if something got torn. I thought it was nothing and tried continue marking the papers but i began feeling pains , so i had to cover the eye with my palm and continued with just my left eye, thinking it was temporarily. The worse part is since then, i cant even look at my phone, ive read about the 20 20 20 rule or so but i cant even look at my phone for more than a minute without extreme pain, for years now, i look at my phone with just my left eye. Ive even had to buy eye patch just so i can cover my right eye. I'm tired honestly, i can't keep going like this. I've been to a doc who gave me expensive conputer blue eye and photochromic glasses ( or so she called it ) but all to no avail. It still hurt like hell even with the glasses. Im just 25 now, i also noticed the vision in the eye has gotten quite blurry ever since, my left eye, not so blurry. I was considering LASIK or something but its very expensive as i live in Nigeria and can't afford it, coupled with the horror stories of the side effects ive been reading about it. I dont know what to do. Can you help please? Anything i can do?

We are fearfully and wonderfully made by God. Intelligent design rather than premordial slime.

Why do I see aura’s in the dark

I take 6mg daily.

Hello! Sir I have a lazy eye .For it knewledge share please.