A new international study has found that the herb saffron may help protect vision and also reverse lost vision in conditions like age-related muscular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa.
The study led by Professor Silvia Bisti of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Vision Science at L'Aquila University in Italy, said saffron has major antioxidant properties. These properties make vision cells tougher and more resilient by regulating the action of genes, which control the level of fatty acids in cell membranes.
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Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.
Glaucoma is a group of disorders involving the optic nerve, often associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Uncontrolled glaucoma can lead to blindness.
Prof Silvia Bisti said their next step is to identify theactive ingredients in saffron, which possess these vision saving properties.
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