Neuroprotective role of nutrients and prevalence of primary open angle glaucoma

Background & aims: Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) is a chronic optic neuropathy characterized by progressive ganglion-cell death and clinically manifested with optic nerve lesions and gradual visual-field loss. Clinical research suggests a neuroprotective result from the consumption of fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, vitamin A and C. The purpose of the study was to investigate the possible neuro-protective role of fruit...