Retinal Function

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    The retina is a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that is critical for vision. "Retinal function" refers to the ability of the retina to sense light and send electrical signals to the brain.

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    Examine Database: Retinal Function

    Saffron
    C
    Small Increase
    Inositol
    D
    No effect
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    Examine Database References

    1. Saffron - Alireza Lashay, Gholamreza Sadough, Elham Ashrafi, Mohammadreza Lashay, Morteza Movassat, Shahin AkhondzadehShort-term Outcomes of Saffron Supplementation in Patients with Age-related Macular Degeneration: A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Randomized TrialMed Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol.(Spring 2016)
    2. Saffron - Geoffrey K Broadhead, John R Grigg, Peter McCluskey, Thomas Hong, Timothy E Schlub, Andrew A ChangSaffron therapy for the treatment of mild/moderate age-related macular degeneration: a randomised clinical trialGraefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol.(2019 Jan)
    3. Inositol - Du Y, He Y, Wang YL, Zhou JG, Chen CThe efficacy and safety of inositol supplementation in preterm infants to prevent retinopathy of prematurity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Ophthalmol.(2019-Jun-25)