25 Aug 2016 --- A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology shows that two servings of fish a week may lower diabetics’ risk for blindness - called diabetic retinopathy. Because the retina is rich in long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), the researchers hypothesized that consuming foods rich in long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids would lower the risk for diabetic retinopathy.
