Nutrition knowledge and dietary patterns in ophthalmic patients.

Samuel Bert Boadi-KusiEdward AsiamahStephen Ocansey Sampson Listowell Abu

Published in: Clinical & experimental optometry (2021)

In addition to poor ophthalmic nutrition awareness and knowledge, both cataract and glaucoma patients, compared to those with healthy eyes, consumed a lesser amount of nutrients considered vital for eye health and vision. Ophthalmic nutrition education is needed to improve eye-health outcomes.

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