Before discussing whether or not gluten can cause eye problems, let’s address some important background information. Celiac disease is often thought of as a disease that only affects the small intestine, creating symptoms like diarrhea, intestinal pain, cramping, weight loss, and malabsorption. While that is true, approximately half of all celiac disease patients present with extra-intestinal (non-gastrointestinal) symptoms, such as anemia, osteoporosis, neurological disorders, infertility, skin concerns, and vision or eyesight problems. Ocular (eye) symptoms caused by gluten can vary according to a person’s genetic predisposition, immune status, gender, and age at onset.

This video will focus on how non celiac gluten sensitivity and celiac disease can manifest as ophthalmic concerns, which can be derived from both malnutrition or malabsorption and immune alterations.

Gluten Induced Eye Diseases (00:30)
Retinopathy (01:16)
Cataracts (03:20)
Pseudotumor Cerebri (03:55)
Dry Eye (05:50)
Autoimmune Diseases that can affect the eye (08:08)
Thyroiditis (08:58)
Orbital Myositis (09:49)
Uveitis (11:26)
Brain Occipital Calcification (13:51)
Nutritional Deficiencies & Eye Health (14:40)
Vitamin C and E as Antioxidants (14:50)
Beta Carotene and Vitamin A (16:20)
Zinc and Eye Function (18:45)
Lutein and Zeaxanthin (21:25)
Omega 3’s and Inflammation Regulation (22:07)
Copper, Folate, and B12 (24:18)
Live Q&A (28:12)

If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease or non celiac gluten sensitivity, it is wise to be vigilant in testing for, consuming, and supplementing as necessary with nutrients needed for eye health, as they are often found to be depleted even in patients who have been strictly following a gluten-free diet. If you need guidance for following a TRUE gluten free diet, check out my Ultimate MasterClass on Going Gluten Free – https://glutenology.net/registration/

For those who want to read more on gluten and eye health, check out this article – https://www.glutenfreesociety.org/eyesight-problems-gluten-might-be-a-factor/

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only. Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Osborne is not a medical doctor. He does not treat or diagnose disease. He offers nutritional support to people seeking an alternative from traditional medicine. Dr. Osborne is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association.