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Monthly Archives: July 2008
Adding Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your Diet Can Reduce the Pressures In Your Eyes That Cause Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the result of damage to the optic nerve, often caused by increased pressure in the eye (“intraocular pressureâ€). This can happen when extra fluid builds up inside the eye (the eye makes too much fluid or does not … Continue reading
Posted in computer eye strain, glaucoma
Tagged Computer use, Corticosteroids, glaucoma, Omega-3 fatty acids
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Americans Lack Eye Health Facts
NATIONAL EYE INSTITUTE (NEI) SURVEY: Most Americans do not know the risks and warning signs of diseases that could cause blindness without timely detection and treatment, according to recent findings of the Survey of Public Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related … Continue reading
Posted in diabetes, glaucoma, low vision
Tagged blindness, diabetes, eye health, glaucoma, low vision
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NEW AMD TREATMENT to be tested in 1 year study
Stemedica Cell Technologies, a manufacturer of adult stem cells, has entered into a collaboration agreement with Lumenis, Ltd. to implement a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive clinical study for the treatment of AMD using Stemedica’s MCT (Multiple Cell Technology) adult stem cells and … Continue reading
GLAUCOMA RESEARCH – $1.5 MILLION GIFT.
The Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) has received a gift of $1,550,000 from Melza and F.T. Barr, a GRF board member from Houston, to fund its new $12 million capital campaign in support of a comprehensive new strategic plan. The new … Continue reading
Antioxidants and Cataract Prevention
Studies done by researchers in England in the late 90’s found that eating a diet with sufficient amounts of the anti-oxidant carotenoids such as alpha- and beta-carotene, lycopene, and lutein reduced the risk of certain types of cataracts. These researchers … Continue reading
Posted in cataracts, juicing tips
Tagged Antioxidants, Beta-carotene, cataracts, Lutein, Lycopene
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Cataracts – what’s new?
Cataracts can not only be prevented, but can even be reversed through nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle changes. Read what folks who’ve tried these methods say about products that help cataracts. Cataracts – once considered an inevitability for the elderly and … Continue reading
Posted in cataracts
Tagged cataracts, cataracts causes, fish oil, flaxseed oil, Lutein, supplements, vitamin E, Zeaxanthin
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