Hi Blonde4. Did your doctor discuss your diet with you? There is a large body of scientific evidence documenting the role of diet in the development/prevention and treatment of AMD. Here are a few quotes from the scientific literature:

1) "...higher dietary lutein and zeaxanthin intake reduced the risk of long-term incident AMD. This study confirmed the Age-Related Eye Disease Study finding of protective influences from Zinc against AMD." Note: lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids found in yellow, orange, red and green fruits and vegetables. Also, most Americans consume much less than the RDA for Zinc (10% are grossly deficient in this vital nutrient).

2) "Antioxidants, such as vitamin E, (vitamin) C or zinc, clearly have protective effect in AMD..." "In addition two carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin, may play a more specific role in the eye ... their role is probably to filter out phototoxic blue light and to quench singlet oxygen." "Finally, docosahexaenoic acid (an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid) is particularly important for the retina, where it exerts structural, functional and protective actions." Note: recent medical studies found 91% of American children were deficient in vitamin E. 50% of Americans consume less than the RDA for vitamin C. Most Americans consume very little omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Sadly, your doctor should be knowledgeable about all of this and should have discussed it with you, but I doubt that was the case.

It may be wise to see a nutritionally trained health care provider for a thorough nutritional/biochemical assessment. Your total health is at risk, not just your eyesight!
Best wishes and good luck.