Name: EyeLongevity®Supporting Vision
Creator: Dr. Alberto Lanfernini

What is EyeLongevity®?

EyeLongevity® is a descriptive framework inspired by the principles of Systemic Ophthalmology. It does not represent a stand‑alone therapy and does not in any way replace conventional medical or surgical care. In agreement with the specialist, selected systemic factors (such as low‑grade chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and metabolism) may be considered as possible general support elements for visual well‑being, always within individualized clinical pathways guided by standard ophthalmic practice.

Dr. Alberto Lanfernini, Ophthalmologist – Dr. Annalisa Moscariello, Ophthalmologist
Faenza and Ravenna

Medical & Deontological Transparency
The contents of this site describe an integrative approach based on the optimization of nutrition and lifestyle. These strategies have a purely adjuvant and supportive purpose aimed at general metabolic well-being. They do not in any way replace the diagnoses, specialist examinations, and conventional ophthalmic or pharmacological therapies prescribed by your doctor. Always consult your trusted Ophthalmologist for clinical decisions.

Managing Eye Floaters (Myodesopsia)

Eye floaters are often a sign of a vitreous body undergoing oxidative stress and structural dehydration. Their management, subject to careful specialist medical monitoring of the fundus, may benefit from the support of proper nutrition, targeted antioxidant supplements, and adequate systemic hydration.

Support for Dry Eye

In dry eye syndrome, artificial tears represent the primary topical therapy. EyeLongevity® complements this with an investigation into systemic cofactors: gut microbiota support and the evaluation of metabolic imbalances that can exacerbate ocular surface inflammation.

Blepharitis & Systemic Factors

Recurrent blepharitis can be fueled by chronic tension, pro-inflammatory diets, and microbiota alterations. The systemic approach associates indispensable local therapies with supportive nutritional protocols and oxidative stress management.

Digital Eye Strain

Prolonged exposure to digital devices alters blinking patterns and can affect circadian rhythms, causing visual fatigue (asthenopia). In addition to optical correction and ergonomics, visual comfort is supported by optimizing tear film stability.

The aging of the visual system is mediated by the progressive alteration of cellular maintenance mechanisms (main hallmarks), such as retinal methylome stability, mitochondrial efficiency, and retinal pigment epithelium proteostasis—processes that can be influenced by environmental and dietary factors.

Bibliographical notes of the cited studies:

QTL mapping of human retina DNA methylation identifies 87 gene-epigenome interactions in age-related macular degeneration. Nature Communications, 2024.
Whole-genome methylation profiling of the retinal pigment epithelium reveals differential methylation. Clinical Epigenetics, 2019.
Association of Plasma Vitamins and Carotenoids, DNA Methylation, and Risk of AMD. Nutrients, 2023.
Advances in Ophthalmic Epigenetics and Implications for Epigenetic Therapies. Genes, 2023.

EyeLongevity®
Supporting Vision

Ocular Nutrition

Microbiota Balance

Integrative Support