After being diagnosed with macular degeneration, it seemed the character would lose his eyesight in future episodes.

Source: https://screenrant.com/virgin-river-season-6-storylines-teased/

Research also has shown that the retina selectively accumulates lutein and zeaxanthin from the diet, forming visible yellow macular pigment that enhances vision and protects photoreceptors.

Source: https://theroanokestar.com/2023/08/14/vtc-researcher-eat-your-vegetables-to-protect-your-brain/

The evidence linking Elmiron to macular eye damage is much stronger than evidence in other mass tort drug cases.

Source: https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/elmiron-lawsuit-update.html

The fish oil capsules could prevent age-related macular degeneration — an eye disease that causes a loss or blurring of central vision.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/03/28/fish-oil-pill-could-treat-worlds-leading-cause-of-blindness/

“The haulage business went down and we only had two lorries then Acky took macular degeneration and he had to give up the business.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/dalbeatties-helen-bell-takes-trip-30663214