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2. The #1 Nutrient to Protect Your Vision, According to Dietitians

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   Found in many foods, this nutrient supports healthy eyesight and may even help reduce the risk of developing certain eye-related diseases. ... Age-related macular degeneration is a common eye ...

3. These 5 powerful antioxidants should be part of your diet ...

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   Carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, found in the yolk of chicken eggs, have been shown to reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, the leading causes of blindness in people 55 and older.

4. Macular degeneration - Wikipedia

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   The incidence of age-related macular degeneration and its associated features increases with age and is low in people <55 years of age. [101] Smoking is the strongest modifiable risk factor. [102] As of 2008, age-related macular degeneration accounts for more than 54% of all vision loss in the white population in the US. [103]

5. α-Zeacarotene - Wikipedia

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   Some studies suggest that a diet rich in carotenoids may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. While α-zeacarotene's specific contribution to eye health requires further research, its antioxidant properties and presence in plant-based diets make it a candidate for supporting ...

6. Toxic and nutritional optic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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   Nutritional optic neuropathy is treated with improved nutrition. A well-balanced diet with plenty of protein and green leafy vegetables, vitamin supplementation (thiamine, vitamin B 12, folic acid, multivitamins), and reduction of smoking and/or drinking are the mainstay of treatment. Again, prognosis is variable and dependent upon the affected ...

7. What are the healthiest vegetables? The No. 1 pick ... - AOL

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   One antioxidant abundant in spinach supports eye health and may protect against age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Spinach is also loaded with ...