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Useful Vitamins for glaucoma patients – Ajuwon Akute Alagbole
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Useful Vitamins for glaucoma patients – Ajuwon Akute Alagbole

Certain vitamins and nutritional supplements, particularly Vitamin B3 (nicotinamide), may support optic nerve health and retinal cell function in glaucoma patients.Vitamins and nutrients studied for glaucoma support include:Key Vitamins and SupplementsVitamin B3 (Nicotinamide): Research shows that nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) supports cell mitochondria and may improve visual fields or protect retinal ganglion cells...

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Two Patients With Macular Degeneration Get Artificial Retinas

LYON, France — A 72-year-old woman with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was the first patient to receive an artificial retina implant as part of the multicenter PRIMAvera clinical trial, which is looking at the safety and efficacy of the PRIMA system. “Her vision was severely impaired by this condition. We used the ETDRS chart to assess her visual acuity,...

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