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Optometry's New Focus: Nutrition Boosts Eye Health
8/22/2025
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- Incorporating nutritional awareness into optometry improves patient care and outcomes through dietary inquiries and recommendations.
- Older adults are at higher risk for micronutrient deficiencies that can impact eye health; dietary assessments can identify these risks.
- Lutein and zeaxanthin are essential for retinal health, with research indicating they may slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.
