Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

This segment primarily concerned with the preservation of ocular health and correction of eye problems that can decrease vision capacity, beneficial effects of using nutraceuticals for the most common eye diseases; such as cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, retinopathy, retinitis pigmentosa, dry eye disease, and various inflammatory ophthalmic diseases. The nutraceuticals discussed include, but are not limited to: the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin; the polyphenols quercetin, resveratrol, and curcumin; polyunsaturated fatty acids; vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K; and the elements zinc and copper.