Category: AMD

Walnuts

Walnuts are the best nut source of omega-3s. Pistachios are a close second   In small amounts they can be converted to EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid), another omega-3 fatty acid used by the eye, along with DHA. They are full of antioxidants and vitamin E, which work to combat inflammation and preserve cardiovascular health. What’s more, …

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Salmon

Cold water fish like salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel and albacore tuna are the best fish to eat for the health of the back of the eye. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is the primary omega-3 fatty acid found in these fish. It’s a nutrient that concentrates in the retina and may prevent plaque, which causes macular degeneration, …

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What a Person with AMD Sees

What a person sees in the middle stages of AMD…

Cysteine is Important for Retinal Health

glutathione free radicals

Cysteine is important for retinal health maintenance. Glutathione is one of the most important antioxidants in the eye.