Valeda Light Therapy vs. AREDS2 Supplements for Dry AMD
If you’ve been diagnosed with dry AMD, you may hear about both AREDS2 vitamins and Valeda light therapy. They can sound similar because both are meant to help protect your vision, but they work in very different ways.
What Supplements Do
AREDS/AREDS2 vitamins are specific combinations of antioxidants, zinc, and other nutrients that have been shown to lower the risk of certain patients progressing from intermediate to more advanced AMD.
- You take them by mouth every day.
- They help create a healthier environment for your retina.
- They do not directly “treat” the macula in a targeted way or usually produce noticeable short‑term changes in vision.
What Valeda Light Therapy Does
Valeda is an in‑office light treatment delivered by a specialized medical device.
- You sit at the device while gentle, carefully controlled light is delivered to each eye for a few minutes.
- The light helps support the energy systems inside your retinal cells so they can function more effectively.
- Clinical studies have shown that many patients with intermediate dry AMD gain letters on the eye chart and may experience slower disease progression over time.
How They Work Together
The simplest way to think about it:
- Supplements support your eyes from the inside out by improving overall nutritional support.
- Valeda supports your eyes from the outside in by directly treating the macula with therapeutic light.
Your retina specialist may recommend both, along with lifestyle changes and regular monitoring, as part of a comprehensive plan to help you protect your vision for as long as possible.
Take the Next Step
For the first time, patients with dry AMD have a treatment option that goes beyond simply slowing progression and may help support and maintain vision. Valeda light therapy offers a safe, comfortable, and non-invasive way to take a more proactive approach to protecting your sight.
If you have been diagnosed with dry AMD, this is the time to explore your options. Our team is here to answer your questions and help you decide whether Valeda is right for you.
To get started, email us at [email protected], call us at 858-451-1911, or fill out our Valeda inquiry form here: https://www.rcsd.com/valeda
We will reach out within 24 hours to guide you through next steps and answer any questions you may have.