WHAT IS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY?

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the manifestation of the complications of diabetes in the eye. Poor blood circulation damages sensitive tissue in the retina, often leading to oxidative attack and harmful new blood vessels, similar to AMD. Without early intervention, diabetic retinopathy will negatively impact every measure of visual performance. Your eye doctor will advise the right formula for you.

Common problems with diabetic eyes

Low macular protective pigment levels leave sensitive tissue vulnerable to damage and impaired visual function.

Help protect healthy eyesight by increasing your macular protective pigment levels. 

CONCLUSION

The use of carotenoid supplements may be of benefit for improving visual function of type 2 diabetes patients.

Effect of carotenoids dietary supplementation on macular function in diabetic patients.

Moschos et al., 2017 Eye Vis (London)

CONCLUSION

Lutein and zeaxanthin intake can improve the visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and macular edema in diabetic retinopathy patients...

Application of Lutein and Zeaxanthin in non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

Hu et al., 2011 International Journal of Ophthalmology

CONCLUSION

Oral antioxidant supplementation could be a useful adjunctive long-term therapy in the treatment of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

A 5-year follow-up of antioxidant supplementation in type 2 diabetic retinopathy.

Garcia-Medina et al., 2011 European Journal of Ophthalmology.