Monthly Archives: December 2008

Fruits and Vegetables May Decrease Glaucoma Risk

Researchers at the Department of Ophthalmology and Jules Stein Eye Institute, University of California-Los Angeles, recently studied the association between consumption of fruits and vegetables and the presence of glaucoma. 1,155 women located in multiple centers in the United States participated in … Continue reading

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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Help Improve Vision Under Glare Conditions

A new study indicates that the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may help improve vision under glare conditions such as bright sunlight or the beams of car headlights. Scientists at the Vision Science Laboratory at the University of Georgia recently studied … Continue reading

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Meso-Zeaxanthin Aids Eyes

Lutein and zeaxanthin have been well researched as being essential nutrients in both helping to prevent the onset of macular degeneration as well as helping protect vision for those with macular degeneration. People with macular degeneration have been shown to have … Continue reading

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Use of Mulitvitamins Slows Cataracts

Can something as easy as taking a daily multi-vitamin help prevent cataracts? Researchers believe it can! An analysis of Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) data has found that consistent use of a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement may delay the progression … Continue reading

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Vitamin D May Protect Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Researchers using data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1988 through 1994) have found evidence that consuming vitamin D may help ward off age-related macular degeneration (AMD).  In this study, 7752 individuals (including 11% with AMD) were … Continue reading

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