Eye on Wellness: Using Nutrition to Optimize Visual Performance Across Patient Populations

Modern optometric care goes beyond 20/20 vision, focusing on factors like visual quality, nutrition, and systemic health. From the impact of GLP-1 medications to the role of macular carotenoids and hormonal changes, today’s practitioners must take a more comprehensive approach. By integrating targeted nutrition, proactive patient education, and simplified treatment strategies, optometrists can significantly enhance both visual performance and overall ocular health.