Monthly Archives: December 2008

Artificial Retina Project

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Marc

Scientists through the US Department of Energy are testing artificial retinas that they hope can restore partial sight to people who’ve lost their vision to the most common causes of blindness. The Sylmar, Calif., company produced the devices for the … Continue reading →

Lutein and Retinitis Pigmentosa Study

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Marc

In a 48-week intervention trial, researchers tested Lutein supplementation for vision protective-function in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP). The conclusion of the study was as follows: “Comparing the development of vision measures against the natural loss expected to occur over … Continue reading →

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Losing Abdominal Fat May Reduce Risk of AMD

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Karin

Accumulated weight around the waist (abdominal fat) may be linked to an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the most common cause of loss of vision and blindness in adults. A recent study published in the Archives … Continue reading →

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Vitamins E and B May Slow Lens Opacity

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Karin

Long-term use of vitamin E supplements, as well as increased intake of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and/or thiamin (vitamin B1), may help reduce the progression of age-related lens opacification. Lens opacification (or clouding) is caused by the disruption of the transmission … Continue reading →

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Smoking Increases Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Posted on December 28, 2008 by Karin

Data in US Twin Study also shows consumption of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids helps fight AMD In a study of male twins, research shows that those who smoke have an increased risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. Men … Continue reading →

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Sunlight Exposure Plus Low Antioxidant Levels May Place Older Adults at Risk for AMD

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Karin

A new European study suggests that the combination of low levels of antioxidants and blue light exposure from the sun is associated with certain forms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The EUREYE study, led by Astrid Fletcher, Professor of Epidemiology … Continue reading →

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A Diet High in Antioxidants May Help Prevent Glaucoma in Black Women

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Karin

At the American Glaucoma Society meeting, Dr. JoAnn A. Giaconi reported that women who reported eating greater amounts of fruits and vegetables appeared to have a lower likelihood of developing glaucoma. The foods that seemed especially protective included fresh oranges, … Continue reading →

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The Yoga of Vision

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Karin

An article by Marc Grossman The term “yoga” literally means “union.” It is so named because its practice leads to the integration of the physical, mental, and spiritual energies that, together, enhance health and well-being. Yoga teaches the basic principle … Continue reading →

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Stagard’t Disease and Avoiding Vitamin A Supplements

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Marc

Studies show that people with Stargardt’s Disease genetically do not make an enzyme to get rid of the waste products from metabolized Vitamin A analogs and the build up of these waste products leads to the death of retinal cells, … Continue reading →

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