Although open-angle glaucoma (OAG) has been previously associated with some of the risk factors of stroke development, researchers at the Taipei Medical University in Taipei, Taiwan have now linked OAG with an increased risk of stroke development. Researchers collected data … Continue reading →
Researchers at the University of Western Australia recently examined the effects of wearing swimming goggles upon intraocular pressure (IOP). In this study, holes were drilled into the faces of 13 different goggles to allow IOP measurement by applanation tonometry. IOP … Continue reading →
Seniors who perform poorly on tests of language, memory and concentration are more likely to be suffering from the early stages of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A new study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology reviews the association between cognitive … Continue reading →
Researchers have released a new study showing that regular consumption of fish, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and nuts helps protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study, published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, assessed the relationship between dietary fatty acids … Continue reading →
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A team of scientists and surgeons from the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London and the Moorfields Eye Hospital in London has developed a stem cell therapy to treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of vision … Continue reading →
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Researchers from Tufts University have found that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids and low in starchy carbohydrates can significantly reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The study, published in the journal Ophthalmology, is the first to … Continue reading →
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