Background Vegetables and fruit provide a significant part of human nutrition, as they are
important sources of nutrients, dietary fibre, and phytochemicals. However, it is uncertain …

This report provides a review of early and late effects of radiation in normal tissues and
organs with respect to radiation protection. It was instigated following a recommendation in …

The aim of our study was to estimate regional and global cataract prevalence, its prevalence
in different age groups, and the determinants of heterogeneity and its prevalence. For that …

Evidence-based update of the Cataract in the Adult Eye Preferred Practice Pattern®(PPP)
guidelines, describing the prevalence, risk factors, and natural history of cataract …

ContextOverweight and obesity are increasing dramatically in the United States and most
likely contribute substantially to the burden of chronic health conditions. ObjectiveTo …

The transparency of the eye lens depends on maintaining the native tertiary structures and
solubility of the lens crystallin proteins over a lifetime. Cataract, the leading cause of …

Preferred Practice Pattern® guidelines are developed by the Academy's H. Dunbar Hoskins
Jr., MD Center for Quality Eye Care without any external financial support. Authors and …

PURPOSE: The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) demonstrated beneficial effects
of oral supplementation with antioxidant vitamins and minerals on the development of …

Purpose.: To examine prevalence of five age-related eye conditions (age-related cataract,
AMD, open-angle glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy [DR], and visual impairment) in the United …

Aims/Background Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is a potentially blinding
condition. Obtaining an accurate estimate of RRD incidence in the population is essential in …