Buckhurst, H

Buckhurst, P

Collinson, A

Purslow, C

Szostek, NL

http://www.optometryinpractice.org/The world of nutrition and nutritional supplements
can sometimes be a minefield for both patients and
optometrists. Whilst there is no formal training in this area
for undergraduate optometrists, as primary healthcare
professionals there is an existing duty to be able to advise
patients on products which may help maintain the health of
their eyes and vision (General Optical Council 2016).
This article provides a basic introduction to health and
nutrition, specifically with the optometrist in mind. Firstly, it
explores what a healthy diet is and defines some commonly
used terms; then it will go on to the role of nutritional
supplements and how nutritional supplements are regulated.
Finally it will discuss which professionals are able to give
specialist nutritional advice

An introduction to nutrition for an optometrist

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