I work for the leading global lutein producer. April '04 research
published in the Journal of the American Optometric Association found
that of 90 older men with dry AMD (not severe or advanced progression),
those taking 10 mg of purified lutein each day saw some improvement in
visual function. Some saw dramatic improvement. This is not a
definitive study: it was a small sample and relatively short term (one
year). However, it did give indications that lutein intake -- through
spinach or supplements -- may be beneficial. Many other studies have
suggested a reduction of risk of AMD with daily lutein intake.

The lutein ingredient branded under the FloraGLO trade name is
contained in many brands of supplements available at mass merchants,
pharmacies and specialty health stores. It's the lutein identical to
that in spinach and other dark green vegetables. Two large bowls of
fresh spinach a day will also get you somewhere around 10 to 12 mg of
lutein. Be sure to read label dosage so that you are getting at least
10 mg per day. 10 to 20 mg a day has been viewed as safe to date.

Other info resources:  Macular Degeneration Partnership (www.amd.org)
or AMD Alliance international (www.amdalliance.org).

Hope you can tell us how things work out.