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Nutrients for Eye Health and Disease Management

The intricate link between nutrition and ocular well-being is garnering significant attention within the field of ophthalmology. This comprehensive review explores the pivotal role of nutrients, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and neuroprotective elements in preserving vision and managing a spectrum of eye conditions. The complex relationship between dietary interventions and eye health has been

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Environmental Impact on Ocular Health

WebThis article explores the integration of Earth observation (EO) data with eye health, emphasizing its potential in understanding environmental influences on ocular diseases, …

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Glaucoma and Compliance with Therapy: Strategies for and

WebGlaucoma is the leading cause of blindness worldwide, affecting more than 70 million people. [1] Early and consistent therapy is crucial for the preservation of …

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Ocular Manifestations of Alzheimer Disease

WebDisease Entity. Alzheimer disease (AD) is a primary progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting approximately 4.7% of individuals age 60 years. AD is typically characterized by …

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Retinal Manifestations of COVID-19

WebBrief review of reported retinal manifestations of COVID-19 infection. Introduction. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was a global health crisis that was …

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Eye Injury Prevention

WebEye injury prevention. Ocular trauma is an important and developing sub-specialty in ophthalmology, focusing on reducing vision loss through improved treatment. However, …

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Air Pollution and Glaucoma

WebAir pollution is a significant global health concern linked to various diseases, including cardiopulmonary disease, neurologic disease, and cancer. The primary drivers of air …

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Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation in Glaucoma

WebGlaucoma is an optic neuropathy characterized by elevated intraocular pressure leading to visual field loss. It is the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally .Visual …

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Lifestyle Habits and Glaucoma

WebSummary: Glaucoma is a major public health problem that is estimated to have affected over 70 million people worldwide in 2020 (THAM). Unfortunately, that number may be …

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Ocular Manifestations of Vitamin C Deficiency

WebThere is no indication for large doses of vitamin C supplementation for eye health (above 2g per day) or the use of vitamin C eyedrops due to increased renal excretion. In severe …

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Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

WebDuration of diabetes is a major risk factor, and is the main criteria utilized to decide when to begin DR screening. After 5 years, approximately 25% of type 1 patients will have …

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Zinc Optic Neuropathy

WebZinc deficiency is an uncommon cause of nutritional optic neuropathy but can result in bilateral, symmetric, progressive vision loss [1]. Zinc is a crucial mineral for proper …

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Ocular Trauma: Acute Evaluation, Cataract, Glaucoma

WebOcular trauma is one of the most under-recognized causes of vision loss in the developed world. Blunt or penetrating ocular trauma can lead to vision loss through cataract or …

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Knobloch Syndrome

WebFirst described by Knobloch and Layer in 1971, Knobloch syndrome is a rare recessively inherited disorder characterized by high myopia, vitreoretinal degeneration and occipital …

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Oxidative Stress in Ophthalmology

Web2.1 Antioxidant system includes[1][4] 3 Effects of ROS at cellular level[1] 4 Importance of the role of oxidative stress in ocular diseases. 4.1 Dry eye disease and Meibomian gland …

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Ocular Adverse Reactions after Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

WebThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is an ongoing global health crisis that is caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).As of …

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Computer Vision Syndrome (Digital Eye Strain)

WebDefinition. American Optometric Association (AOA) defines CVS or digital eye strain as a group of eye and vision-related problems that results from prolonged usage of …

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Ocular Manifestations of Climate Change

WebOcular diseases are not excluded from the effects of the changing climate. Through direct and indirect methods, several ophthalmologic diseases have been linked to the …

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