Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Statistical analysis revealed that consumption of 100 mg/kg body weight of Garcinia kola had a significant effect on intraocular pressure (F = 90.35, P <0.0001). The most common form of glaucoma is primary open angle...
Vitamin D and Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake does not Affect Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that neither vitamin D3 nor marine ω-3 fatty acid supplementation significantly influenced the overall effect on age-related macular degeneration (AMD) incidence or progression. AMD is a progressive eye...
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Protect against Light-Induced Retinopathy in a Mouse Model
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a mouse model, lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin (L/Zi) protected retinal photoreceptors against blue light damage by mitigating oxidative stress in the endoplasmic reticulum, thus preventing photoreceptor damage and improving visual...
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Vitamin B3) Protects Retinal Ganglion Cells in Glaucoma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this study oral supplementation with Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAM) was associated with significant improvements in inner retinal function for glaucoma patients concurrently taking elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering...
Saffron Supplementation Protects against the Development of Glaucoma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that saffron extract standardized to 3% crocin content offers anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects against retinal damage due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease...
Standardized Bilberry Extract Improves Ocular Fatigue Associated with Visual Display Terminal Tasks
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 240 mg of a standardized bilberry extract (SBE) improved symptoms of eye fatigue in the participants who regularly used visual display terminal (VDT) devices. Eye fatigue has become common...
Botanical Combination Attenuates Light-Induced Retinal Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a botanical combination of black currant, chrysanthemum, goji berry extracts, lutein ester, and zeaxanthin protected against retinal damage due to fluorescent light exposure in rats. Given the...
Lactobacillus paracasei KW3110 Mitigates Retinal Damage Caused by Blue Light Exposure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest that L. paracasei KW3110 may have a preventive effect against blue-light-induced retinal degeneration. Exposure to blue light emitted by electronic devices like computers, smart phones, and tablets...
Glaucoma is Associated with Greater Exposure to Polluted Air
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study validates that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter pollution increases the risk of glaucoma. Ambient air pollution contributes greatly to our global disease burden 1,2 and is associated with pulmonary, cardiovascular,...
Oral Hyaluronic Acid Treatment for Dry Eyes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that a combined treatment of oral and topical hyaluronic acid is more effective in treating Dry Eye Disease than topical hyaluronic acid alone. Dry eye disease (DED) is characterized by a loss of adequate tear film...
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