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Opposite Vitamin A Recommendations for Stargardt’s Disease vs Retinitis Pigmentosa

Stargardt’s Disease and Retinitis Pigmentosa are genetic eye diseases that involve the metabolism of vitamin A. However vitamin A has a different impact on the course of each disease. A recent study1 examined the total intake of vitamin A in both types of patients. It found that: Stargardt’s patients with high A intake had low visual … Continue reading “Opposite Vitamin A Recommendations for Stargardt’s Disease vs Retinitis Pigmentosa”

Vitamin A Deficiency Causes Blindness; Prevent Night Blindness With Nutrition

Vitamin A deficiency is uncommon in the U.S., but it affects many people in the developing world.  One of first symptoms of a vitamin A deficiency is night blindness, which, if untreated can develop into full scale blindness.  According to the World Health Organization Report on Vitamin A Deficiency, night blindness is estimated to affect 5.2 … Continue reading “Vitamin A Deficiency Causes Blindness; Prevent Night Blindness With Nutrition”

Stargardt’s Disease Vitamin A Contraindication

Should you take extra Vitamin A if you have Stargardt’s Disease? Vitamin A supplementation is frequently recommended for certain eye diseases (AMD and Retinitis Pigmentosa, for example). This nutrient is crucial for rebuilding photoreceptors cells and proper retinal functioning. However, a study on mice published in “Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science” indicated that Stargardt’s Disease … Continue reading “Stargardt’s Disease Vitamin A Contraindication”

Retinitis Pigmentosa: Benefits of Vitamin A, Drawbacks of Vitamin E

“Take your vitamins” is almost always a good recommendation, but if you have retinitis pigmentosa (RP), you need to be a little choosy about which vitamins you take. A 1993 study showed that taking 15,000 IU of vitamin A each day was very helpful for RP sufferers.  Taking any more vitamin A than this recommended … Continue reading “Retinitis Pigmentosa: Benefits of Vitamin A, Drawbacks of Vitamin E”

Vitamin D and the Eye: Uveitis, Macular Degeneration, and Dry Eye

Lack of Vitamin D has been associated with eye diseases like uveitis, macular degeneration, and dry eye. Vitamin D deficiency is also linked to cancer, immune disorders, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, bone pain, depression, asthma, multiple sclerosis, and even dementia. Shockingly, more than 40% of the US population is Vitamin D deficient. The … Continue reading “Vitamin D and the Eye: Uveitis, Macular Degeneration, and Dry Eye”

Could Folate Prevent Glaucoma? (Vitamin B9, Folic Acid)

The eye disease glaucoma can be devastating to eyesight, so scientists are looking at risk factors such as folate intake. There are few good therapies once the disease sets in. Vitamins could potentially prevent glaucoma. A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at folate intake and the risk of developing open-angle … Continue reading “Could Folate Prevent Glaucoma? (Vitamin B9, Folic Acid)”

Genetic Variant and Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Macular Degeneration

Women with specific genes may be more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD) if they are deficient in Vitamin D, according to new research in JAMA Ophthalmology. The genetic variant (Y402H) studied is the complement factor H gene, called CFH for short. The genes in question are related to the immune system. The development … Continue reading “Genetic Variant and Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Macular Degeneration”

Vitamins & Supplements for Special Diets & Allergies

Vitamins taken as a dietary supplement are a common and powerful form of prevention in fighting countless eye diseases and maintaining overall eye health. But if you have special dietary needs or must avoid certain allergens, finding the right supplements can be a challenge. At Natural Eye Care, we carry supplements in a wide variety … Continue reading “Vitamins & Supplements for Special Diets & Allergies”