Investigating a Mediterranean diet to slow vision loss in older adults with AMD

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What this research studies

This research focuses on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause of vision loss in individuals over 55. It aims to assess the feasibility of a Mediterranean diet, known for its health benefits, in slowing the progression of AMD in non-diabetic patients with early-stage disease. The study will involve dietary interventions to shift participants from a typical Western diet to a low glycemic Mediterranean diet, while also evaluating advanced imaging techniques and potential biomarkers. The ultimate goal is to lay the groundwork for a larger multicenter study comparing this dietary approach to standard dietary practices.

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Where this research is happening

• Stanford University
  Stanford, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Hartnett, Mary Elizabeth Ruth — Stanford University
• Study coordinator: Hartnett, Mary Elizabeth Ruth

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