Fast Food and Malnutrition can lead to Blindness and Structural Changes in the Central Nervous System (CNS)

Abstract

Background: An increasing awareness regarding consumption of fast food in early childhood and blindness with serious metabolic changes combined with morphological changes in the central nervous system should be considered. Method: This study conducted a systematic search in the PubMed database for articles related to Optic Neuropathy. The only risk factor was malnutrition due to fast food consumption, which led to Blindness due to nutritional optic neuropathy. Discussion and Conclusion: Early detection and management could prevent permanent loss of vision in both eyes, or at least protect the only Seeing Eye. Educational programs are required to encourage children to follow healthy eating habits and to emphasize the serious effects of fast food on vision. Routine screening in schools and pediatric clinics including detailed dietary history is mandatory early detection and prevention of potential complications.