Monthly Archives: April 2009

Blood Pressure May Play a Role In Glaucoma

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Karin

Researchers tie blood pressure and ocular perfusion pressure to glaucoma Although intraocular pressure (IOP) is considered a primary risk factor for the development of glaucoma, there is evidence to suggest that glaucoma may continue to progress despite lowering patients’ IOP … Continue reading →

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Researchers Create AMD Prediction Model

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Karin

Researchers from Tufts University have created a model to better predict a person’s risk for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD). This study, published in the May issue of Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, was based on data from the 1,446 participants … Continue reading →

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More Evidence for Vitamin Supplements in Fight Against AMD

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Karin

Antioxidant and omega-3 supplements continue to be a simple, low-cost, effective therapy for AMD A study designed to measure changes in visual function in subjects with atrophic (dry) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) found that three-quarters of the subjects receiving a … Continue reading →

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Lutein Promotes Better Vision for Those with AMD

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Karin

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss in aging Western populations. A study measuring the benefits of lutein found that consuming lutein nutritional supplements improves visual function and symptoms in those suffering from AMD. 90 participants … Continue reading →

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Researchers Forecast Substantial Increase in AMD by 2050

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Karin

Researchers predict age-related macular degeneration (AMD) will increase substantially by 2050, as the U.S. population ages, but the use of new and existing therapies can mitigate the effects of the condition. A significant preventative therapy named in this study is … Continue reading →

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Macular Degeneration: Techniques for Refocusing Vision

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Karin

Although individuals with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) lose central vision, their peripheral vision often remains intact. The Macular Disease Society (based in the UK) has developed a training scheme to help people use the undamaged parts of their eyes to … Continue reading →

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Acupuncture and the Eyes

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Marc

A small study by Japanese researchers demonstrates an increased blood supply to the retina upon stimulation of certain acupuncture points. Needles were inserted near the posterior base of the thumbs of volunteers while investigators used a laser to scan the … Continue reading →