Considering Ocular Nutritional Supplementation for Diabetes

A look at a variety of specific micronutrients and dosages that may be beneficial, and how to determine recommendations

By: A. PAUL CHOUS, MA, OD, FAAO

Optometric Management May 1, 2025 Vol (60)4, Issue May 2025 Page(s): 18,19

A. Paul Chous

Specialties: Optometry

Bio: A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO, is an optometrist whose work focuses on diabetes-related eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy, retinal neurodegeneration, visual function, and ocular nutritional supplementation. He authored an Optometric Management article on micronutrients and dosages that may be beneficial for patients with diabetes, discussing oxidative stress, inflammation, blood-retinal barrier dysfunction, and visual function deficits. His published work includes research on the Diabetes Visual Function Supplement Study, addressing nutritional supplementation and visual function in diabetes.

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