Diet and Supplements in the Prevention and Treatment of Eye Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Vision loss due to age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy can be devastating to the individual due to its detrimental impact on the quality of life. These two conditions are the leading causes of vision loss and blindness in adults in developed countries. Dry eye syndrome can affect people of all ages, but it is more common in older adults and can be associated with several factors. There is increasing evidence to support that the impact of AMD, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye can, to some extent, be mitigated by addressing modifiable risk factors such as diet and lifestyle.

Dietary modification and nutritional supplementation for the prevention and treatment of these conditions have attracted considerable scientific attention. It is well known that for individuals with diabetes, maintaining stable blood sugar levels through diet and lifestyle measures is crucial in preventing and treating diabetic retinopathy. A large body of scientific evidence supports the role of supplements and diet rich in antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids, in reducing the risk of AMD or slowing its progression. Research on the role of diet and supplements in treating other conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma and dry eye has received increasing attention in recent years.

I warmly welcome short communications, original research articles and review articles related to this topic. 

Prof. Dr. Rufino Silva
Guest Editor

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• diet
• mediterranean diet
• nutrients
• eye diseases
• supplements
• age-related macular degeneration
• diabetic retinopathy
• dry eye disease
• cataract
• glaucoma
• vitamins
• antioxidants