5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetic macular edema (DME) are common complications leading to vision loss in diabetic patients.

• 2

  Lutein and zeaxanthin have neuroprotective and antioxidant properties, reducing the risk and severity of DR.

• 3

  Curcumin exhibits anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, potentially protecting against retinal damage in diabetic patients.

• 4

  Coenzyme Q10 supplementation has shown antioxidant effects, but further research is needed to confirm its efficacy in DR.

• 5

  Zinc supplementation may protect against oxidative damage and retinal degeneration in diabetes by regulating glucose levels.