Brief Answer:
A few supplements 'may' help; few months to years (varies from person to pe

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Yes, supplements containing vitamins C and E, along with beta-carotene are said to be helpful in all eye-related conditions, and have also seen to be helpful in certain trials conducted on patients with macular degeneration. But in all honesty I would also like to state that taking these supplements does not ensure preventing the progression of macular degeneration, and that there is no cure for it, so please do note the same sir.

Prognosis and progression are more or less the same thing when it comes to macular degeneration, educating the patient about the do's and don'ts does help, but we should always keep them informed about the possibility of vision loss. Although there have been a few cases wherein patients have reported no progression of the condition and even improvement in their vision, but these are rare and studies are still in their premature stages of how and why this has taken place.

Each person varies and so the progression can in some take a few months (6 months) and in some it may take upto 5 years as well, these are just approximate numbers sir.

I hope I have explained things in a manner best understood by you, please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications I am always here to help.

Best wishes.

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