Category Archives: macular degeneration

Supplementing Bread with Lutein: A Way to Increase Antioxidant Intake

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Marc

In an attempt to determine how to increase the public’s lutein intake, Spanish scientists have been studying how lutein fortified bread and muffins may effectively deliver the nutrient to consumers.  Findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidants, cataracts, macular degeneration, supplements | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Eggs Prevent Macular Degeneration in Seniors – Antioxidants Are Essential

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Marc

An egg a day can protect people over age 60 from developing macular degeneration.  A study published in the Journal of Nutrition the levels of powerful antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin in participants’ blood increased between 26 and 38% if they … Continue reading →

Posted in Antioxidants, macular degeneration, nutrition | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

New Discovery May Lead to Better Eye Disease Screening

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Marc

Australian scientists may have made a discovery that could lead to the development of better tests to detect eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.  Research published in  the Journal of Vision suggests that color sensing cells in retina, which … Continue reading →

Posted in glaucoma, macular degeneration | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

FDA approves first implantable telescope for end-stage macular degeneration

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Marc

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced that it has approved new technology that could help improve vision to people age 75 or older with end-stage, age-related macular degeneration. Continue reading →

Posted in macular degeneration | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Low-Glycemic Diet Can Prevent Macular Degeneration

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Marc

The regular consumption of specific “protective nutrients” in conjunction with a low-glycemic-index, or “slow carb,” diet protected study participants from age-related macular degeneration Continue reading →

Posted in macular degeneration, nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Resveratrol Can Prevent Eye Diseases

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Marc

Resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, grapes, blueberries, peanuts and other plants, can help preserve vision in those suffering from diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Continue reading →

Posted in diabetic retinopathy, diet, macular degeneration, supplements | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Excess Iron Levels May Lead to Macular Degeneration

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Marc

Excessive iron in the body or hemochromatosis may lead to the wet form of macular degeneration. Continue reading →

Posted in diet, macular degeneration | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Implants Might Aid Macular Degeneration Patients

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Marc

The FDA recently approved a miniature telescope that can be implanted into the eye to help those who suffer vision loss from end-stage macular degeneration. Continue reading →

Posted in macular degeneration | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

More Studies Supporting Bilberry & Pine Bark Extracts

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Marc

Further studies indicate that bilberry and pine bark extracts can reduce ocular hypertension, a condition related to visual impairment and glaucoma Continue reading →

Posted in cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, supplements | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Human Embryonic Cells Used to Create a Retina

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Marc

Scientists have created an early stage retina from human embryonic stem cells to potentially treat retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration. Continue reading →

Posted in Retinitis Pigmentosa, macular degeneration | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment