Tag: Eye diseases

According to a study published in the journal *Retina*, oral iron supplements were associated with a higher risk of retinal hemorrhage in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This finding highlights just one of the many complex ways iron can affect your eyes, with both too little and too much posing distinct risks to vision.

Did you know that a significant portion of age-related vision loss is linked to dietary factors? Yes, a bad diet can affect your eyesight by depriving your body of the critical nutrients needed for optimal eye function and protection.

According to the World Health Organization, between 250,000 and 500,000 children become blind each year due to vitamin A deficiency, but does vitamin A deficiency cause macular degeneration in adults? The answer is no; while both conditions affect vision, they are distinct health issues with different causes and treatment approaches.

According to a 2009 study published in *Archives of Internal Medicine*, a combination of folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 was found to decrease the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women by up to 41%. This research highlights the significant impact that certain B vitamins, including folic acid, can have on preserving vision and protecting against specific eye diseases. The primary mechanism behind this protective effect is the reduction of homocysteine levels in the blood, a major risk factor for several ocular conditions.

According to a review of literature on malnutrition, ocular complications have not received sufficient attention, confirming that nutritional intake profoundly impacts visual health. This makes one question: can lack of protein affect eyesight?

Worldwide, vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable childhood blindness, and a key factor in the development of a serious eye condition known as keratitis. This guide explores how a lack of vitamin A affects the cornea, leading to this severe inflammation, and what steps are necessary for diagnosis and treatment.