Effects of Dietary Intake and Lifestyle on Eye Health and Ophthalmic Diseases
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Nutrition".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 December 2025 | Viewed by 1229
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The connection between diet and eye health is a growing area of interest, with significant implications for preventing and managing ophthalmic diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma. Among the hundreds of carotenoids identified in nature, only three—lutein, zeaxanthin, and meso-zeaxanthin—are known to accumulate in the macula of the human eye, where they act as powerful antioxidants and protective pigments. These macular pigment carotenoids are critical for neutralizing oxidative stress, reducing light-induced damage, and improving visual function.
This Special Issue invites contributions exploring the biochemical, clinical, and therapeutic implications of dietary components such as lutein, zeaxanthin, meso-zeaxanthin, and other nutrients in promoting ocular health. Submissions can include original research, reviews, and clinical studies investigating the impacts of carotenoids and other dietary factors on macular health and the progression of ophthalmic diseases. To advance our understanding of these topics, we encourage the development of evidence-based dietary recommendations and interventions for protecting vision and improving quality of life.
We welcome your valuable contributions to this Special Issue and look forward to receiving your submissions.
Dr. Mohsen Sharifzadeh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- eye health
- ophthalmic diseases
- age-related macular degeneration
- diabetic retinopathy
- glaucoma
- visual function
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