New Vision Research

1.  Studies are underway to see if a Saffron supplement will slow down macular degeneration. There are reports it may limit UV light damage.   ref
2. Using Eye Stem cells placed into eyes blinded by burned corneas is currently under examination with amazing results. ref 
3. Tufts Medical Center article on the research for supplements influencing macular degeneration. ref  
4. Simple explanation for MD and the first AREDS eye study using vitamins and minerals. A second AREDS study improved results and reduced adverse effects.   ref
5. An Italian Eye study on MD using CoQ10, Omega 3, and Acetyl L-Carnitine to boost mitochondrial energy and limit lipid oxidation revealed positive results.  ref  See next article below.
6. Tufts on long term Vitamin C use in women significantly reducing cataract risk. ref 
7. The reverse was found in this Swedish study of INCREASED risk at 1000 mg vitamin C. ref 
8. And not as much benefit for men, at least in this report? ref
9. Of course magnesium with over 300 functions has a role in eye health. Here are possible actions for glaucoma from magnesium. ref
10. On Glaucoma and most other eye conditions, mitochondrial dysfunction plays a role which involves reduced energy and CoQ10. ref  ref 
11. With the proliferation of high intensity blue light emitting devices, cellphones, TVs, Computers, LED light bulbs, nutrients to limit blue light damage to macula have surfaced. The carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin are found abundantly in retina and especially in the macula. A converted form of zeaxanthin called meso-zeaxanthin is a rate limiting factor for extra protection. These yellow orange pigment phytonutrients actually neutralize blue light and limit oxidative damage by acting as antioxidants and prevent free radical damage to the macula. ref

Wrap Up:  Larger amounts of vitamin C foods in the diet and thus in blood plasma has consistently revealed positive observations against cataracts. Maybe a low dose vitamin C supplement plus family members with energy maintaining nutrients is the middle ground touching both antioxidant load without overdoing and sufficient energy to keep pumps working to prevent insoluble protein build up from unbalanced mineral loads inside lens. Read below for info.