Slow the progression of the disease

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Sarah, a 58-year-old female, has been having issues with her vision for awhile. When she finally went to an opthamologist, she was diagnosed with age-related dry macular degeneration. What can be done to treat Sarah's condition?

She can take daily antioxidant supplements to try to slow the progression of the disease. She can have laser surgery to slow the progression of the disease. She can take the drug ranibizumab, although it will be expensive. She can eliminate the disease with a course of antibiotics.

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