Ep. 14 - Nutrition and Eye Health w/ Dr. Aaron Neufeld

(98143-PH, 1 hr COPE-accredited CE)In this special, 1 hour episode, Dr. Aaron Neufeld dives deep into the intersection of nutrition and eyecare—offering a practical, science-based guide for optometrists looking to integrate dietary counseling into patient care. Learn how nutrients interact with key ocular structures, which vitamins and supplements matter most, and how dietary patterns like the Mediterranean and low-glycemic diets impact conditions like AMD, dry eye, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Neufeld also breaks down the AREDS studies, discusses supplement dosing, and shares clinical pearls on how to talk nutrition with your patients—while staying within your scope. Whether you're just starting to explore ocular nutrition or looking to refine your approach, this episode delivers both insight and action.Show SponsorsSpecial thanks to ⁠⁠ODs on Finance PRACTICE OWNERS, for supporting innovation in practice management and helping make owner dreams come true: ⁠⁠https://practice.odsonfinance.com/⁠⁠How To get CE Credit:Listen, Get Instant Asynchronous COPE-Accredited CE by taking short quiz online: ⁠⁠https://odsonfinance.com/ce/