| Saffron: A Good Color for Eyes |
The American Optometric Association (AOA) reported recently on an Australian study that suggests a visual benefit to eating saffron, the spice that adds color to curry and paella.
The test, using a saffron pill, showed a reversal in age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to researcher Silvia Bisti at the University of Sydney. "All patients experienced improvements in their vision while taking the saffron pill," she noted. The test also showed that the effect disappeared when participants stopped taking saffron. Further studies are planned.
|
|
|
|
| Combating Cataracts One Berry At A Time
|
Visual impairment from cataracts is caused when eye proteins are damaged. But researchers now say that nutrition can prevent or delay their progression. A healthy diet rich in vitamins C and E may slow cataract development, according to several recent studies.
Summer is an excellent time to develop your anti-cataract diet. Vitamin C sources include: broccoli, cantaloupe, grapefruit, green peppers, oranges, papaya, strawberries, and tomatoes. Vitamin E is found in almonds, corn oil, peanuts, pecans, safflower oil, sunflower seeds, and wheat germ.
The majority of Americans do not eat the recommended five daily servings of fruit and vegetables. But by joining the minority that does, you might just save your eyesight one day.
|
|
|
| The Blinding Truth About Childhood Glaucoma |
| Soul music legend Ray Charles was not born blind. He lost his sight to undiagnosed glaucoma at age seven.
Glaucoma can't be prevented nor can vision lost to glaucoma ever be restored. But early diagnosis and treatment can help avoid permanent loss of vision. Although it is very rare in infants and toddlers, certain signs can be indicators. Regular eye exams are the best insurance against avoidable blindness.
|
|
|
