16 min watch
Feb 12, 2026
A Vision for Vision: From Irish Research to a Global Documentary
BBC – Trust Me, I’m a Doctor 2016
In this BBC feature, Prof. John Nolan and the Nutrition Research Centre Ireland are highlighted for their groundbreaking research into the role of nutrition and carotenoids in supporting visual and cognitive function. Filmed at the Waterford Institute of Technology, the segment explores how dietary intervention can increase macular pigment levels in the eye and potentially enhance vision. Prof. Nolan demonstrates the scientific methods used to assess eye health and explains the real-world impact of the Centre’s work in preventative health care.