Can a herbal remedy based on seeds and shells from rose-hip, subspecies lito, improve vision in people suffering from age-related macular degeneration (AMD)?

Historically, vision has been essential to the survival of humankind. With increasing digitisation, however, vision may be even more important, as modern humans are dependent on their ability to read and interact with a multitude of technologies. These interactions entail tasks such as operating touch screens, reading instructions on a computer screen, reading small-scale text messages on our smart-phones or devices, reading the news, menus, or other items. To put it simple, our life is nowadays totally dependent on screen interactions and our ability to decipher and interpret these screens. Frequent daily screen interactions can lead to increased ocular challenges, including discomfort of the eyes, blurred vision, eye strain, eye pain and visual fatigue. Ageing of the general population in developed countries compound these challenges. For that reason, any treatment or change in lifestyle, which may improve or support vision, even to a limited degree, can be of great importance. Age-Related, Macular Degeneration (AMD) annually affects millions of people worldwide, resulting in difficulties in recognising faces and focusing on screens. Two larger clinical studies have made it clear that a certain amount of people with AMD can improve their symptoms by taking a formulation contains high amounts of vitamin C, a lesser amount of vitamin E, lutein, zeaxanthin and select minerals. However, the same vitamins and minerals are naturally occurring in a humble plant: Rose-Hip, the fruits of Rosa canina L. Is it possible that a dried powder from Rose-Hip seeds and shells, which is already being used to alleviate pain and stiffness in people suffering from osteoarthritis, may also alleviate AMD symptoms? This topic is discussed in this short communication.