Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Patients who were taking melatonin had a significantly reduced risk of AMD progression compared to those who were not taking melatonin across all three subgroups. Melatonin, which is known for regulating sleep and wake...
The Effect of Supplementation with an Extract of Berries on Presbyopia and Tear Production
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that oral supplementation with a berry extract containing anthocyanins and iridoids may improve near vision and tear production in individuals with presbyopia. Presbyopia is estimated to affect more than a billion people...
Functional Soup Containing Anthaplex Improves Cognitive Function and Eye Dryness
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week consumption of 2g or 4g/daily of an Anthaplex-containing soup improved memory test scores, increased serum BDNF (p-value<0.05) and reduced the severity of eye dryness. Flavonoids are a large class of polyphenolic...
Garlic Effective as a Complementary Treatment for Diabetic Macular Edema
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week garlic supplementation significantly improved best-corrected visual acuity and reduced central macular thickness compared to placebo. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the most common complication of diabetes mellitus and is...
Coffee and Tea Consumption Linked to Increased Macular Retinal Fiber Layer Thickness
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the cross-sectional study including 35,557 participants shows that both coffee and tea consumption are significantly associated with mRNFL thickness. The association was significant for subjects consuming 2-3 cups...
Serum 25(OH)D Shown to Have Differential Association with Early and Late Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. The rate of late age-related macular degeneration in the serum 25(OH)D sufficiency group was lower than that of the deficiency group (1.06% versus 1.62%), and this trend was more apparent among subjects over 60 years (2.06%...
Bilberry and Fish Oil Supplementation Shown to Improve Severe Dry Eyes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results conclude that supplementing with bilberry and fish oil saw improvements in both signs and symptoms of severe dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is one of the most common eye disorders, affecting an estimated 16 million...
A Combination of Lutein & Zeaxanthin Beneficially Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Progression
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Observational findings of the Age-Related Eye Diseases Study 2 show that a direct analysis of lutein & zeaxanthin vs beta carotene resulted in an HR for late AMD of 0.85 (95% CI, 0.73-0.98; P=.02). Age-related macular...
Dietary Nitrate Significantly Associated with Reduced Risk of Open-Angle Glaucoma
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Individuals in the highest quintile of nitrate intake had a 62% lower risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (p= 0.002). Studies on alternative treatments and prevention of glaucoma have demonstrated potential benefits in...
Higher Daily Intake of Niacin Offers Neuroprotective Properties Against Glaucoma
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants with an increased niacin consumption of ≥21.01mg/day had a significantly reduced likelihood of developing glaucoma. Glaucoma, a group of progressive neurodegenerative disorders of the optic nerve, is one of the...
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