Overview
What is macular degeneration?
What are the main signs and symptoms of macular degeneration?
How is macular degeneration diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for macular degeneration?
Have any supplements been studied for macular degeneration?
How could diet affect macular degeneration?
Are there any other treatments for macular degeneration?
What causes macular degeneration?
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Could eating a Mediterranean diet reduce macular degeneration risk?
In this meta-analysis of 6 observational studies, a higher adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration.
Are caffeine consumption and age-related macular degeneration connected?
Does supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids or aspirin affect macular degeneration risk?
Alcohol consumption and the risk of progressing to late stage macular degeneration
Risk factors for age-related macular degeneration in Iran
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References
Examine Database References
- Visual acuity (VA) - Dario Marangoni, Benedetto Falsini, Marco Piccardi, Lucia Ambrosio, Angelo Maria Minnella, Maria Cristina Savastano, Silvia Bisti, Rita Maccarone, Antonello Fadda, Enrica Mello, Paola Concolino, Ettore CapoluongoFunctional effect of Saffron supplementation and risk genotypes in early age-related macular degeneration: a preliminary reportJ Transl Med.(2013 Sep 25)
- Visual acuity (VA) - Geoffrey K Broadhead, John R Grigg, Peter McCluskey, Thomas Hong, Timothy E Schlub, Andrew A ChangSaffron therapy for the treatment of mild/moderate age-related macular degeneration: a randomised clinical trialGraefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol.(2019 Jan)
- Retinal Function - Alireza Lashay, Gholamreza Sadough, Elham Ashrafi, Mohammadreza Lashay, Morteza Movassat, Shahin AkhondzadehShort-term Outcomes of Saffron Supplementation in Patients with Age-related Macular Degeneration: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized TrialMed Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol.(Spring 2016)
- Visual acuity (VA) - Csader S, Korhonen S, Kaarniranta K, Schwab UThe Effect of Dietary Supplementations on Delaying the Progression of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients.(2022-Oct-13)
- Cognitive Decline - Chew EY, Clemons TE, Agrón E, Launer LJ, Grodstein F, Bernstein PS, Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) Research GroupEffect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Lutein/Zeaxanthin, or Other Nutrient Supplementation on Cognitive Function: The AREDS2 Randomized Clinical TrialJAMA.(2015 Aug 25)