Category Archives: cataracts

Links Discovered Between Antidepressants and Cataracts

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Marc

Researchers reveal a link between antidepressants known as elective serotonin uptake inhibitors or SSRIs and cataracts. Continue reading →

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Latinos Are More Likely to Develop Eye Diseases

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Marc

A recent study out of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles shows that Latinos are developing eye diseases than any other ethnic group in the country. Continue reading →

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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Protect Our Eyes

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Marc

Studies have shown that the antioxidants Lutein and Zeaxanthin can help us preserve healthy vision, and significantly reduce the risk of onset of macular degeneration and cataracts. Continue reading →

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Study: Can-C 1% n-acetyl-carnosine eyedrops help cataracts in pets

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Marc

In study 96% of canine eyes treated with N-acetylcarnosine (Can-C eyedrops) showed notable improvements in cataracts. Continue reading →

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Cataract Surgery Does Not Increase Risk of AMD Progression

Posted on November 21, 2009 by Karin

Researchers have found that cataract surgery is not associated with an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) progression in patients with non-neovascular AMD. Surgeons enrolled 108 patients with nonneovascular AMD who were awaiting cataract surgery. Fluorescein angiography was performed … Continue reading →

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Cataract Surgery Does Not Appear to Increase Risk of AMD

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Karin

Cataracts and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are both leading causes of blindness in the United States, but scientists have been uncertain if the two diseases may be linked.  Researchers have just completed a study to assess the risk of developing … Continue reading →

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More Evidence that Antioxidants May Help Prevent Age-Related Cataract

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Karin

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness around the world.  Studies suggest that oxidation is responsible for much of the damage to the lens and that antioxidants might protect the lens against formation of cataract. Scientists at the University of … Continue reading →

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Vitamins E and B May Slow Lens Opacity

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Karin

Long-term use of vitamin E supplements, as well as increased intake of riboflavin (vitamin B2) and/or thiamin (vitamin B1), may help reduce the progression of age-related lens opacification. Lens opacification (or clouding) is caused by the disruption of the transmission … Continue reading →

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Use of Mulitvitamins Slows Cataracts

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Karin

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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Another Study on Antioxidants: Bilberry May Ward Off Cataracts and Macular Degeneration

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Karin

Research shows bilberry extract helps fight against macular degeneration and cataracts in lab rats Cataracts and macular degeneration are the major cause of vision deterioration in the elderly. A study by Russian scientists shows that taking bilberry supplements may help … Continue reading →

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