5 mins
Oct 12, 2026
A Vision for Vision: From Dublin to Hollywood and on to Austin
This RTÉ News segment covers the landmark CREST AMD clinical trial led by Prof. John Nolan and his team at the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland. The study investigated the impact of targeted nutritional supplementation on patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss. The feature highlights the significance of the research findings for eye health, the role of carotenoids in improving visual function, and Ireland’s leadership in global nutritional science. Filmed at the Vision Research Centre in Waterford, it showcases both the science and the potential for real-world patient benefit.
