Ocular Effects of Nutrition and Exercise

Jocelyn Daniel, OD, FAAO

COPE: 90047-PB

Course Description:

This course will review how oxidative stress manifests in the eyes as ocular disease. It will review the nutrients that are essential in combating oxidative stress and how they primarily can be obtained through diet. It will touch on the role of supplements, their indications, and the types of supplements on the market. Lastly, the early research findings on the benefits of exercise on the eye will be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

1. Review ocular manifestations of oxidative stress
2. Review nutrients essential to the eye
3. Review dietary guidelines
4. Improve the understanding on the indications for supplements
5. Improve the understanding on the systemic and ocular benefits of exercise
6. Provide ways to improve optometric education