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Diet and Blindnessblindness

A M D or AGE -RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF BLINDNESS AMONG OLDER AMERICANS. TODAY, THERE IS NO CURE AND TREATMENT ONLY SLOW ITS PROGRESSION.

Exposure from the ultraviolet radiation in sunlight along with metabolic activity, the macula contains many free radicals. It is believed that antioxidants help the delicate macula.

The largest study to date, the Age Related Eye Disease (AREDS), found benefit from a supplement mix that included vitamins C, E, A, zinc oxide and copper. The AREDS supplement reduced visual loss by 29% in people with intermediate or advanced AMD.

"This is an exciting discovery for people at high risk for developing advanced AMD," said Paul Sieving, Director of the National Eye Institute, “because these nutrients are the first effective treatment to slow the progression of the disease.”

The supplements did not help people who started the study without intermediate or advanced AMD in one or both eyes. Julie Mares, an Ophthalmologic researcher who studies diet and vision suggested that a longer or larger study might have found a benefit among these milder cases.

"Many studies show that people who eat more leafy greens have lower AMD," said Mares. Beyond AMD, antioxidants may also protect against the biggest cause of blindness worldwide: cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens.

YELLOW PIGMENT IN VEGGIES PROTECTS AGAINST EYE DISEASE

bell peppersMany studies have suggested that plant pigments, called carotenoids, may reduce the risk of AMD. A study at the University of Wisconsin involved 1,787 women, ages 50-79. It found that those younger than 75 who ate a diet rich in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin had a lower risk of AMD.

These specific carotenoids are found in corn, squash, egg yolks, broccoli, peas and leafy green vegetables. "This exploratory observation is consistent with a broad body of evidence from observational and experimental studies that suggests that these carotenoids may protect against AMD," wrote the authors of this new study.

WHAT YOU PUT ON YOUR PLATE NOW MAY HELP YOU SEE THE PLATE LATER!

New research reveals foods that help protect against leading age-related vision thieves

Glaucoma: Just one serving a month of kale or collard greens or more than two servings of carrots a week reduced the risk of glaucoma by more than 60% in a UCLA study of 1,000 women. Scientists believe that high levels of vitamin A and other antioxidants in these veggies help protect crucial cells in the optic nerve.

Cataracts: Adults who regularly drink orange juice and also include C-rich foods such as red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, and broccoli in their daily diet are 45 percent less likely to develop cataracts, according to new research from Australia. Vitamin C may help counteract the lens-clouding effects of light and heat.

Macular Degeneration: A recent study shows that eating oatmeal, high-fiber cereals, and whole-grain breads cuts the risk of macular degeneration by 39%. Complex carbs prevent blood sugar swings that can damage delicate cells in the center of the retina.

DID YOU KNOW…?

Glaucoma is based on a mutation in the GLC1A gene. It has a pre-genetic disposition and is passed down through the generations.