Tag: carotenoids
Beyond Carotenoids: Basic Nutraceuticals in the Healthy Aging of the Eyes
By Julie Poteet, OD, MS, CNS, FOWNS
Most nutrients act on hundreds of pathways and enzyme systems, whereas most prescription drugs act on just one pathway....
Doctor Provides Relief for Those Who Suffer From Floaters
Until very recently, there were limited options for patients with floaters. As a result, Elizabeth Gearing, OD, of Estero Eyecare, LLC, inside corporate locations...
Bausch + Lomb Launches PreserVision® AREDS 2 Formula Soft Gels Plus...
Bausch + Lomb Corporation has announced the U.S. launch of PreserVision® AREDS 2 Formula soft gels plus coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Developed as a convenient two-in-one...
MacuHealth Introduces LifeMeter to Measure Carotenoid Levels in Patients
MacuHealth is introducing LifeMeter, a portable, noninvasive device proven to measure the presence of vital antioxidants known as carotenoids.
Science has established a connection between...
The Carotenoids Are Coming for Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving dinner may stand out as the most carotenoid-happy meal of the year. Green beans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, brussels sprouts, cranberry sauce and...
Prevention Starts With Education and Recommendations for Specific Supplements
When Stephanie Mastores, OD, decided to open her own practice, Blink Eye Care Phoenix, in Phoenix, Arizona, in October 2021, she did so because...
Recommending Nutritional Supplements Backed by Evidence-Based Research
Every clinical decision made at Vision Optique in Houston, Texas, is built on evidence-based guidance, says co-owner Bridgitte Shen Lee, OD, FAAO, FBCLA, FEAOO,...
