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ScienceBased Health's Edufacts essays cover the latest scientific research on nutrition and eye health. Choose from the EduFacts essays covering the latest research on dry eye, macular health, optic nerve health, the role of antioxidants, omega fatty acids and more. The most recent EduFacts issues are listed at the top of each section.

Volume 14

	AREDS 2: Primary Results & Beyond
	Omega-3s May Modify Genetic Susceptibility to Dry AMD
	Nutrition Research Findings & Your Patients
	Zinc and Ocular Health: From Antiquity to Modern Times
	Carotenoids, Antioxidants Benefit Visual Acuity & Slow Progression in Early AMD
	Physicians’ Health Study II: Multivitamins, Cancer & CVD
	In the News: Vitamin B6 & Inflammation, Coffee & Exfoliation Glaucoma, Dietary Lycopene & Stroke
	In the news: Produce & Glaucoma Risk; Vitamin D & Inflammation; Oxidative Stress in CRVO
	GLA & EPA / DHA Blend Reduces Inflammatory Marker in Dry Eye

Volume 13

	Cataracts & Fractures, AREDS2 Update
	Ginkgo May Slow Visual Field Loss in Normal Tension Glaucoma
	Lutein & Zeaxanthin Protect Lens Cells from Oxidative Damage
	In the News: Recent Omega-3 Research Findings
	Plasma Lutein & Zeaxanthin Tied to Cataract Risk
	In the News Folic acid, B12 & Vision in Astronauts \| Omega-3s & Brain Volume
	Omega-3s & Vitamin A Help Preserve Vision in Retinitis Pigmentosa
	Omega-3s Influence Macular Pigment
	Antioxidants, Zinc & Omega-3s Reduce Genetic Risk of Early AMD

Volume 12

	Low Antioxidant Status Seen in Glaucoma
	Vitamin C & Retinal Cells, Metformin & B12 Depletion, Meta-analysis: Lutein & AMD
	Meta-Analysis: Antioxidants Lower HbA1c In Type 2 Diabetes
	Meta-Analysis: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Artery Stiffness
	Research Briefs: Vitamin D, AREDS Antioxidants & Citrus Flavonoids
	Selenium Found to Improve Mild Graves’ Orbitopathy
	Role for Omega-3s in Prevention of AMD?
	Lutein, Zeaxanthin & Omega-3s
	Revealing How Omega-3s Support Health for Retinopathy

Volume 11

	Positive News on the AMD Front: Prevalence Down
	Polyphenols Bolster Drug Effects in Ocular Hypertension
	Healthy Eating Lowers Cataract Risk in Women
	Green Tea Polyphenols Reduce Oxidative Damage in Ocular Tissues
	Vitamin Deficiencies After Bariatric Surgery & Ocular Consequences
	GLA Acts Synergistically in Treatment of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
	EPA & DHA Linked to Lower AMD Risk at AREDS 2 Start
	Lutein & Vitamin A May Slow Mid-Peripheral Vision Loss in Retinitis Pigmentosa
	Serum Lutein and Macular Pigment Density in Retinitis Pigmentosa

Volume 10

	Serum Levels of Vitamin C & Uric Acid in Normal Tension Glaucoma
	Procyanidins Benefit Microcirculation in Early Retinopathy
	Review: Lutein & Zeaxanthin Metabolism
	Omega-3 Rich Diet May Prevent AMD Onset
	GLA & EPA / DHA Combination Advantageous in Dry Eye
	CVD and AMD: The Connection Grows Stronger
	Omega-3s Reduce Lesions in an Animal Model of AMD
	Inadequate Omega-3 Intake Contributes to 84,000 U.S. Deaths Annually
	Hold the Burger? Red Meat Tied to Mortality, Early AMD

Volume 9

	Nutrition Impacts AMD Risk & Health Costs
	GLA Improves Comfort in Contact Lens-Related Dry Eye
	Drinking Wine Linked to Higher Omega-3 Levels
	Review: Procyanidins from Pine Bark Extract & Diabetic Retinopathy
	EUREYE Study: Blue Light Exposure & Low Antioxidants Increase AMD Risk
	EPA and DHA Again Linked with AMD Risk Reduction
	Anthocyanins from Bilberry & Black Currant Dampen Inflammation
	CTNS Trial: 'Multi' Use Prevents or Delays Certain Cataracts
	CAREDS Trial: Lutein and Zeaxanthin Linked to Lower Cataract Risk

Volume 8

	Omega-3 & Antioxidants Improve Visual Acuity in Dry AMD
	Meta-Analysis: Omega-3 Intake Lowers AMD Risk
	Antioxidants Protect Trabecular Meshwork in Glaucoma
	Zinc & Lutein Protect Against AMD in Blue Mountains Eye Study
	Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Vitamin E "Eyed" for Cataract
	AREDS: 'Multi' Use Slows Cataracts
	Neuroprotection by Vitamin E in Glaucoma
	Vitamin B Trio Effective Against AMD
	AREDS Analyses: Higher Omega-3 & Lutein Lower AMD Likelihood

Volume 7

	High Glycemic Index Diet Raises Risk of Early & Late AMD
	DHA and EPA May Protect Against Retinopathy
	Vitamin D Linked to Lower Risk of AMD
	Zinc and Immunity, Lutein and Skin Health
	Risk Factors for Late AMD in Women
	New Clues about Zinc's Protective Actions in AMD
	GLA: A Safe & Effective Anti-Inflammatory Omega-6 Fatty Acid
	Update: Nutrients & Retinitis Pigmentosa
	From Inuit to Implementation: Omega-3s Have Come of Age

Volume 6

	More Support for Lutein & Zeaxanthin in AMD Risk Reduction
	Supplemental GLA Improves Dry Eye in Sjögren's Syndrome
	Select Flavonoids Protect RPE Cells from Oxidative Stress
	Oily Fish Consumption Found to Lower Early & Late AMD Risk
	Low Glycemic Index Carbs Linked to Reduced Risk for Cataract & AMD
	Anti-Inflammatory Effect Observed for Lutein
	Discoveries Shed Light on How DHA Helps Protect Against AMD
	AREDS Analysis: Antioxidants, Omega-3 and the AMD-CVD Connection
	Antioxidants Substantially Lower the Risk of Developing AMD

Volume 5

	Understanding the Genetic Components of AMD: Where Are we Now?
	Body Mass Index: An Independent Risk Factor for Cataract
	NEI Review: Role of Omega-3 in Retinal Health & Disease
	Long-term Vitamin E Supplement Use Slows Cataract Progression
	Safety Review of Ginkgo Biloba
	Dry Eye More Common Among Diabetics
	Nutrition and Genetics: Vitamin E May Help Some Diabetics
	Obesity, Lutein & AMD: A Growing Web of Connections
	Study Suggests Lutein and Zeaxanthin Offer Lens Protection

Volume 4

	AREDS Analysis - Zinc, Antioxidants Increase Survival
	The LAST Study (Part II): Lutein Supplementation for ARMD
	New Clue to Glaucoma Pathogenesis: Antioxidants Could Prove Helpful
	Ginkgo Biloba Improves Visual Field in Normal Tension Glaucoma
	Study Supports HydroEye® as Useful Pre-LASIK Strategy
	Oral Omega Fats, GLA & LA, Increase Tear Production After PRK
	Long Term Lutein Supplementation for Age-related Cataract
	Supplemental Lutein May Restore Macular Levels to Normal in AMD
	A Study of Preexisting Dry Eye as a Risk Factor After LASIK Surgery
	The LAST Study: Lutein Supplementation for ARMD
	The REACT Study: Antioxidant Supplementation for Age-Related Cataract
	The AREDS Clinical Trial: Antioxidant & Zinc Supplementation for AMD
	Black Currant Seed Oil and EFAs in Dry Eye and Immunity
	Dry Eye: A Clinical Trial of Essential Fatty Acids
	Dry Eye: A Preliminary Study of Treatment With Fatty Acids & Vitamins
	The Scottish Heart Health Study
	Noncompliance with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
	Antioxidants Supplements and Preeclampsia
	Multivitamin Supplements and Birth Defects
	More Results from The Nurses' Health Study

Volume 3

	The POLA Study: Vitamin E & Age-Related Macular Degeneration
	Effect of Vitamin Supplement Use and Risk of Cataract
	Vitamin E Plasma Levels and Early Cortical Lens Opacities
	Serum Vitamin E Levels in the United States
	The POLA Study: Antioxidant Enzymes & Oxidative Stress
	NHANES III: Diabetes Mellitus and Serum Carotenoids
	Antioxidant Dietary Intake and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
	Lutein Intake and Risk of Cataract Extraction in Women
	Lutein Intake and Risk of Cataract - Beaver Dam Eye Study
	Dry Eye: A Randomized Double-Masked Study
	Dry Eye: A Preliminary Study

Volume 2

	Serum Levels of Antioxidants and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
	Vitamin C and Diabetic Retinopathy
	Maximizing Intake of Lutein & Zeaxanthin
	Carotenoid Intake and Cataracts
	Vitamin Supplementation: Effect on Cataract Incision Healing
	Lutein Supplementation: Effect on Macular Pigment
	Vitamin E and Prevention of Cataract
	Dietary Carotenoids, Smoking, & Age-Related Macular Degeneration II
	Dietary Carotenoids, Smoking, & Age-Related Macular Degeneration
	Vitamin A and Cataracts: Reviewing the Data
	Multivitamin Use and Cataracts: Reviewing the Data
	Vitamin E and Cataracts: Reviewing the Data
	Variation in Macular Pigment Density: Genetics and Nutrition
	Wine Consumption and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
	Zinc Supplements and Age-Related Macular Degeneration
	Macular Pigment Density, Dietary Carotenoids and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

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