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* **uveitis** – The pigmented middle of the three concentric layers that make up an eye becomes inflamed | * **uveitis** – The pigmented middle of the three concentric layers that make up an eye becomes inflamed | ||
* **iritis** – A form of anterior uveitis and refers to the inflammation of the iris of the eye. | * **iritis** – A form of anterior uveitis and refers to the inflammation of the iris of the eye. | ||
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+ | ===== Recent research ===== | ||
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+ | Lutein and Zeaxanthin—Food Sources, Bioavailability and Dietary Variety in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Protection | ||
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===== Marshall Protocol for chronic eye diseases ===== | ===== Marshall Protocol for chronic eye diseases ===== | ||
- | ==== Initial response to olmesartan ==== | + | ==== Initial response to olmesartan ==== |
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+ | It should be noted that some patients experience a drop in eye inflammation as soon as they start the ARB medication olmesartan. | ||
- | It should be noted that some patients experience a drop in eye inflammation as soon as they start the ARB medication olmesartan. | + | When researchers at the Keio University School of Medicine used a bacterial endotoxin to create a condition similar to uveitis in mice, they found that the eye inflammation of the animals decreased significantly after they were administered |
+ | (a dangerously different ARB).(({{pubmed> | ||
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=== Recent research into AMD === | === Recent research into AMD === | ||
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+ | Nutrient analysis revealed that an increased ingestion of water, fibers, total fat, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid, vitamins A and C, carotene, alpha-tocopherol, | ||
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+ | High adherence to a Mediterranean diet and regular physical activity seem to be protective factors for AMD in a Portuguese population. The effect of the diet is likely driven by the increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, and nuts. (({{pubmed> | ||
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We would caution intake of supplementary antioxidants for those with ocular disease. | We would caution intake of supplementary antioxidants for those with ocular disease. | ||
- | Nutrient analysis revealed that an increased ingestion | + | ==== Diabetic macular edema ==== |
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+ | An increase in the serum levels | ||
CONCLUSIONS: | CONCLUSIONS: | ||
- | High adherence to a Mediterranean diet and regular physical activity seem to be protective factors for AMD in a Portuguese population. The effect of the diet is likely driven by the increased | + | Higher homocysteine levels were associated with an increased CSMT, AMT, and AMV in diabetic patients without DME. This link may indicate that patients with type 2 diabetes with increased |