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Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Dry Eyes & WFPB
30 Jul 2020
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Articles by Dr Greger:

Videos by Dr Greger:

(2012) Preventing Macular Degeneration with Diet

(2 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "A healthy diet may not only prevent the complications of diabetes, but also reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration — another common cause of blindness."

(2013) Dietary Prevention of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

(4 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "Yellow plant pigments, such as lutein and zeaxanthin, build up in the back of our eyes to protect our retinas against age-related macular degeneration. Levels of these eyesight-saving nutrients in organic free-range eggs, vegetables, and goji berries are compared."

(2015) Treating Dry Eye Disease with Diet: Just Add Water?

(5 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "Causes of dry eye disease include LASIK laser eye surgery, but there are dietary approaches to prevention and treatment."

(2012) Preventing Cataracts with Diet

(2 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "Risk of developing cataracts was compared in meat-eaters, fish-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans."

(2014) Dietary Treatments for Computer Eye Strain

(3 mins) Transcript. Dr Greger's summary: "Certain berries may help relieve visual fatigue associated with staring at a computer screen all day."

Other Docs
(14 mins, 2022) Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Hypertensive Retinopathy, Glaucoma

Dr Rogers explains that all of these conditions are inter-related and influenced by the food we eat.

(46 mins, 2021) Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Dry Eyes | Dr Silvia Odorcic

Dr Odorcic is double board certified in Ophthalmology and Lifestyle Medicine. She chanced upon the documentary What The Health (97 mins, 2017).

Dr Odorcic mentions that she is able to see hypertension, diabetes, autoimmune conditions like lupus in the eyes of a person! The eye is an organ that gives us a direct view of our vasculature.

(7 mins, 2020) Eating Plant Based For Eye Health & Vision

Video description:

Dr. Klaper tells us about the connection between eating a healthy plant based diet and eye health. Our eyes and vision are so important so we must eat lots of leafy greens for antioxidants. Keep your eyesight strong and away from the eye doctor.

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