A new pilot study found a combination of supplementing with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids and a Warm Heat Compress can be an effective alternative option for treating Dry Eye Disease (DED). 35 individuals (33 of whom completed the study) participated in this 4 week trial. Participants varied in age from 18 to 75 years of…
According to a prominent research, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EPA and DHA) play a key role in supporting the retina, one of the most metabolically active tissues in the body. DHA is present in high concentrations in the retina just like lutein and zeaxanthin the two most well known macular carotenoids. Research performed as early…
New research has found that increased levels of lutein and zeaxanthin are associated with a reduction in the risk of developing advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Over 102,000 people participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study which provided over 20 years of data. Both studies indicated individuals with the highest…
Showing an ability to cross blood-ocular barriers and reinforcing the potential benefits to vision conditions, Resveratrol and its metabolites have been seen in the eye after oral supplementation. Detection in the inner (Vitreous gel and aqueous fluid) and outer (conjunctiva) structures in the eye of humans have been confirmed by researchers. 35 (15 women and…
The addition of Niacin (vitamin B3) to the drinking water given to mice, who were genetically predisposed to having glaucoma, prevented the early signs of the onset of the disease in 93% of cases. Additionally further development of the disease in older mice that already showed the onset of the disease was seen. Glaucoma is…
A new long term trial has concluded that supplementation with lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin, 3 of the carotenoids, may improve visual performance in subjects who had normal vision at the start of the study. This trial was called the Central Retinal Enrichment Supplementation Trials (CREST). 105 individuals with an average age of 48 equally split…
Omega 3’s are in the news once again, this time these essential fatty acids have been shown to help support eyes. According to new research, supplementing with Omega 3 essential fatty acids may wipe out dry eye syndrome improving symptoms of this condition by as much as 105%. Dry eye syndrome affects up to a…
Most commonly known for its benefit in bone strengthening, Vitamin D is now being studied for its ability in preventing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women who may be genetically predisposed to this disease. Data from over 1200 women, ages 54 to 74, was studied. The individuals had participated in the Age-related Eye Disease Study…
Healthy tears: Vitamin C May Protect against Cataracts: A new study shows that increasing vitamin C intake may provide a protective benefit against cataract progression. 324 pairs of female twins participated in this study which lasted over 10 years. Photographs, which looked at the lenses of the study participants, showed in detail the opacity of…