Monthly Archives: October 2009

Macular Degeneration Patients: Blood Thinners Increase Risk of Retinal Hemorrhage

People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who are taking anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin, warfarin, and clopidogrel run a significant risk of retinal hemorrhage.   A study presented at the Retina Congress 2009 reviewed the records of 195 eyes … Continue reading

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Scientists Learn How Humans See in Bright and Low Light

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified an intricate process that allows the human eye to adapt to darkness very quickly, as well as the process by which the eye can function in bright light. … Continue reading

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