Nutrition News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Although more than 70% of surveyed optometrists felt they bore some responsibility to provide nutrition counseling to patients with diabetes, most spent less than 2 minutes doing so, according to research.

Daily supplementation of lutein via marigold extract increases serum concentration to levels associated with a lower risk of developing age-related eye disease, according to study results published in Nutrients.

Bausch + Lomb has launched Blink NutriTears, an over-the-counter supplement designed to target the root causes of dry eye disease and promote healthy tear production, the company announced in a press release.

Wellness company HealthyCell has announced the launch of Eye Health, the newest supplement in the company’s MicroGel product line, which is designed to promote visual acuity, protect against oxidative stress and support retinal health.

Re-esterified triglyceride omega-3 fatty acid supplementation did not improve symptoms of dry eye disease associated with meibomian gland dysfunction in a small cohort of patients, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Once-daily consumption of a supplement of lutein, zeaxanthin isomers, curcumin and vitamin D3 improved tear production and reduced ocular surface damage, inflammation and patient-reported symptoms in dry eye disease, according to research.

LAS VEGAS — The foundation of dry eye care is based on “five pillars of wellness,” according to Laura M. Periman, MD.

Higher levels of niacin intake were associated with a decreased risk for glaucoma among participants in the 2005-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, according to study results published in the Journal of Glaucoma.

The current body of evidence shows no association between myopia and diet, but the potential influence of specific nutrients and dietary elements should be explored further, according to a systematic review in Optometry and Vision Science.