Nutrition Matters-ish

Listening to a virtual session with Foundation Fighting Blindness, we learned that nutrition can help, but the results are inconclusive.

The session was held in November 2020. During which, the keynote speaker shared the latest research regarding food and it's benefits for those diagnosed with RP. One of the findings, eating fish can have benefits although the significance of the benefit is small. Per the VisionAware Blog, "Eating at least one serving of fatty fish per week may also delay the onset or reduce the severity of AMD. These types of fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which help decrease inflammation and promote eye health." (1)

"Once dismissed as a fringe interest in ophthalmology, nutrition gained mainstream respect when AREDS showed its effect in macular degeneration. Sample some of the latest findings from a smorgasbord of research."

Nutrition and Eye Health: the Basics

"Along with this growing evidence that specific nutrients have a positive and protective effect on eye health are growing numbers of nutritional supplements that offer a variety of formulas for healthy eyes. We all want to preserve our vision, but it can be confusing and overwhelming to interpret research studies and determine what is truly best for our individual situations." (1)

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Sources

1. VisionAware Blog