Long-term heavy smokers have a 2.5 to 3.5 times greater risk of losing vision from age-related macular degeneration, according to medical geneticist John R.W. Yates, Ph.D., of the University of Cambridge. A study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology shows … Continue reading →
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In glaucoma, cells in the optic nerve die, preventing the brain from understanding what patients see. Scientists have long believed that there is a link between a gene named WDR36 and glaucoma, but have been unable to determine what the … Continue reading →
A recent study done at the Catholic University of Korea showed that using eyedrops containing retinal palmitate daily for 4 weeks can effectively relieve the symptoms of dry eyes and improve tear film production. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, … Continue reading →
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests a diet heavy in red meat may increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia evaluated associations between … Continue reading →
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Researchers in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin have found that risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as smoking and higher body mass index are also risk factors for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). … Continue reading →
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Lutein May Help Visual Contrast Sensitivity for Computer Users Lutein is known to be an essential nutrient in helping prevent the onset of macular degeneration. Researchers now believe that lutein may also help protect against the detrimental effects of long-term … Continue reading →
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The 73-year-old, known only as Ron, had the experimental surgery seven months ago at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital and is now able to see flashes of light, follow white lines on the road, and sort grey and black socks. The … Continue reading →
Consumption of lutein has been linked to a reduced risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). (read studies showing the benefits of lutein for eye health ). In order to consume the levels of lutein recommended for good eye health many … Continue reading →
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