Vitamins, Nutrition and Retina HealthNutrition and macular disease progression closely linkedThoroughly wash ALL fresh spinach. Several studies have indicated a strong link between nutrition and the development of macular degeneration. Carefully controlled studies have demonstrated that people with dark-green leafy vegetables in their diets have a lower incidence of progression of macular degeneration. Vegetables like spinach, collard greens, kale, carrots, corn, squash and fruits like blueberries should be eaten 2-3 times a week. Whether the vegetables are cooked or raw, they can benefit your eyes. Vitamins have also been proven to slow down the macular degeneration process. The AREDS (Age-Related Eye Disease Study) at Harvard University proved the benefit of some of the basic antioxidant vitamins. Our practice recommends a broader range of micronutrients for support and protection of the macula.In the November, 1994 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association, it was reported that a higher intake of carotenoids, like lutein, was associated with a lower risk of age- | Eye-healthy recipes! Click here to visit our menu of recipes that are loaded with vitamins and nutrients proven to strengthen the eye. |
related macular degeneration. The study found that people who consumed carotenoids had 43% lower risk for the progression of age-related macular degeneration, compared with those who consumed the lowest levels.TEBS, a vitamin Dr. William Reeves has designed, is in our opinion, a perfect example of a well balanced vitamin. These vitamins, in addition to AREDS recommendations, have other important ingredients, such as: lutein, bilberry, grape seed extract and ginko biloba. These potent anti-oxidants ingredients, along with other nutrients, are a key in maintaining good vision.  A study of 764 patients regularly taking multivitamins showed the risk of cataract development dropped by one third, in regular users of vitamin E, the risk was reduced by approximately half.
The key to multivitamins is moderation and balance. Click here to read more about the multivitamin recommended by Dr. Deupree. Thoroughly wash ALL fresh spinach. Click here for interactive Eye Anatomy animation | 
