Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating subjects who supplemented with lutein and zeaxanthin had significantly increased Macular Pigment Optical Density and Temporal Contrast Sensitivity Function which translated into increased temporal processing speed....
Vitamin D Deficiency Strongly Associated With Dry Eye in Premenopausal Women
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. Premenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency revealed dry eye association p<0.001 compared to controlled group. Dry eye is a common and often a chronic condition, particularly in older adults. It is characterized by a...
Gingko and Bilberry Benefit Those with Glaucoma
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 332 subjects with glaucoma, those who supplemented with bilberry for 2 years had a significant 31.25 % improvement in vision compared to an 18% improvement in the gingko biloba group and a 6.5% improvement in the...
Study Documents Changes in Eye Function after Lutein/Zeaxanthin Supplementation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study suggests that lutein and zeaxanthin may improve eye function in those in the early stages of age-related macular degeneration. Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye condition and a leading cause of vision loss among...
Omega-3 Fats Benefit those with Dry Eye Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a double-blind placebo controlled study, 65% of patients with dry eye syndrome were symptom free after supplementation with 1000mg omega-3 fatty acids. Dry eye syndrome can have multiple causes, including insufficient tear...
Fish Oil Shown to Improve Symptoms of Dry Eyes from Computer Vision Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 70% of subjects, who had Dry Eye Syndrome and supplemented with fish oil, were symptom free after 3 months compared to 14.9% in the placebo group. Computer Vision Syndrome is a collection of symptoms caused by looking at computer...
Study Suggest Link between Trace Elements and Glaucoma
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows those with the highest manganese blood levels had a 56% reduced risk of glaucoma compared to those with the lowest 20% of manganese blood levels. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world (70...
Trio of Supplements Benefit Eye Health in the Early Stage of Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The combination of acetyl-l-carnitine, CoQ10, and omega-3 fatty acids on patients with age-related macular degeneration improved vision by 37% and visual sharpness by 9%. Age-related macular degeneration affects 11 million Americans...
Dry Eyes? Try Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of omega-3 and omega-6 oil improved symptoms of dry eye, smoothness of the cornea and decreased eye discomfort. An estimated 5 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye (4). Dry eye (keratoconjunctivitis...
Research Review Confirms Benefits of Antioxidants for Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 13 studies of 18,999 participants found that the following supplements decreased age-related cataracts by the following percentages: Vitamin E by 25%; alpha carotene by 28%; lutein by 25%; zeaxanthin by 30%; vitamin A by 31% and...
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