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Table 7 Results of responses rating the quality of evidence supporting the use of nutritional supplements in AMD

From: Advice about diet and smoking for people with or at risk of age-related macular degeneration: a cross-sectional survey of eye care professionals in the UK

Quality of evidence

N (%)

Rating of the strength of evidence supporting the use of supplements for AMD prevention

 

 o High quality

185 (13.9)

 o Moderate quality

873 (65.6)

 o Low quality

247 (18.6)

 o Very low quality

25 (1.9)

Rating of the strength of evidence supporting the use of supplements for slowing the progression of AMD

 

 o High quality

215 (16.2)

 o Moderate quality

849 (64.1)

 o Low quality

239 (18.0)

 o Very low quality

22 (1.7)