Supplement News Blog The Vegetable-Vision Connection Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of age-related permanent vision loss. The macula, a small area of the eye's retina, deteriorates in AMD, causing blindness. There is no cure for AMD and treatments have limited effectiveness. Lutein and zeaxanthin are beneficial nutrients found in egg yolks and vegetables such as leafy greens, broccoli, squash, corn, and peas. Now research reports that eating vegetables that contain lutein and zeaxanthin lowers the risk of... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on January 12, 2007 03:56 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) 14 Million Visually Impaired Americans The prevalence of visual impairment among Americans has not been assessed for several decades. Visual impairments can significantly affect the quality of life and have been found to increase the risk of fractures and other injuries. Visual impairment is defined as having a distance acuity of 20/50 or worse, where a person can't see distant objects clearly and is nearsighted. Now the U.S. National Institutes of Health, National Eye Institute (NEI) reports that about 14... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on September 19, 2006 02:32 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Do You Have Astigmatism? Many people have not even heard of astigmatism or likely have no idea what this condition involves. Some may have heard the term at their optometrist's office and have linked it to some sort of eye condition. Astigmatism is actually the most common visual problem, and many patients are unaware they even have this disorder. Part of the eye, usually the cornea (corneal astigmatism) but sometimes the lens (lenticular astigmatism), is misshapen leading to visual... More» Posted by Dr. Jennifer Stagg on September 17, 2006 07:31 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Choosing the Right Sunglasses While most people let the latest fashion trends rule their decision in eyewear for protecting their eyes from the sun, there is actually a more important factor to consider - lense color. Although summer is coming to an end, protective eyewear is needed all year round, especially in the Northeast during winter months where reflection of the sun on snow creates a powerful light source. Dr. Janet Sparrow, professor of ophthalmic science at Columbia University... More» Posted by Dr. Jennifer Stagg on September 1, 2006 02:21 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Statins May Reduce Incidence of Cataracts Statin medications or HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors are a class of prescription medications given to help lower elevated cholesterol levels. In fact, the prototype, Lipitor, is the number one selling medication in America. Besides the ability to lower cholesterol, statin medications have been touted to have antioxidant properties. However, some research has questioned whether the use of statins actually increases the incidence of cataract development. According to a study recently published in the Journal of the... More» Posted by Dr. Jennifer Stagg on August 13, 2006 04:03 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) FDA Investigates Eye Fungus Linked to Contact Lens Solution Microbial keratitis is a severe infection of the cornea of the eye. A fungal keratitis infection is caused by the fungus, Fusarium, and may cause vision loss requiring corneal transplants. Fusarium infection is not spread from one person to another. The annual incidence of microbial keratitis is relatively rare, about 4-21 per 10,000 soft contact lens users, and is linked to overnight lens use. However, on March 18, 2006, 109 U.S. cases of fungal keratitis... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on August 10, 2006 02:49 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Smokeless Tobacco Increases Cataract Risk Smokeless tobacco contains high amounts of cadmium. Cadmium is a known carcinogen that contributes to several cancers including breast cancer. New research finds it might be implicated in diseases of the eye such as cataracts. A study published in the British Journal of Opthamology looked at the effect of smokeless tobacco on cataract incidence in rural Indians. Nearly 4,000 adults were enrolled in the study, with almost half using tobacco in some form. The type... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on July 31, 2006 05:23 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Which Sunglasses Should You Choose? Today there are so many styles and colors of sunglassses at the sales counter. Often we get too caught up trying to find a pair that fit our face, look good, and also fit our budget. But with all the choices we may be forgetting to choose a pair of sunglasses that actually help protect our eyes. That is what they are for, right? Sunglasses are recommended to protect our eyes from harmful UV light... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on June 30, 2006 07:47 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Glycemic Index and Age-Related Maculopathy A new study shows that intake of a high glycemic diet can increase likelihood of developing age related maculopathy (ARM). ARM is pre-condition to age related macular degeneration (ARMD), an irreversible disease which results in loss of vision. It is characterized by visual changes, including vision loss, and acuity deficits. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on April 30, 2006 10:41 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Omega-3's for Dry Eye Syndrome (DES) In a recent article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005;82(4):887-893), researchers examined the possible association of dietary intake of essential fatty acids (both omega-3 and omega-6) and incidence of DES. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 21, 2006 04:11 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Vitamins C and E for Diabetic Retinopathy Researchers examined whether patients with diabetes could reduce the incidence of diabetic complication, retinopathy, through their intake of dietary vitamins C and E. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 21, 2006 03:16 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) When Should You Take Dietary Supplements? Your supplement program will be most effective if you follow these simple guidelines. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 16, 2006 11:39 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Omega 3 Essential Oils and Dry Eye A cohort study within the Women's Health Study examined the relationship (if any) between essential fatty acids and dry eye syndrome. The results of the study were published in the October issue of American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2005). More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 9, 2006 02:30 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Glycemic Control and Eye Health in Diabetics A study published in the July issue of Cornea investigated the effects of strict glycemic control on refractive eye changes in diabetics. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 22, 2006 09:40 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Vitamin C and E Reduce Diabetic Retinopathy Risk The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004, vol. 79, no. 5), investigated the association between diabetic retinopathy and intakes of vitamins C and E. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 13, 2006 10:57 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Antioxidants May Prevent Cataracts Cataracts, in which protein within the eye degrades into a cloudy film, are a leading cause of vision loss. New research reports that antioxidants may prevent cataract formation. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 3, 2006 06:23 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Dietary Nutrients and Age Related Changes in Lens Opacity A Tufts University research project examined the effect of dietary intake of vitamins and minerals on lens opacity in women age 52-74 years. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on January 27, 2006 10:26 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Lutein Prevents Adult Blindness Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), which gradually destroys central vision, is the most common cause of adult blindness. Research reports that supplementation with the yellow pigment lutein, may actually prevent ARMD. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on January 26, 2006 09:45 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Specific Nutrients Improve Visual Function in Early Age Related Macular Degeneration A study published in the May issue of Opthalmologica tested the efficacy of a combination treatment for ARMD. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on January 23, 2006 09:41 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

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