Category Archives: macular degeneration

Human Embryonic Cells Used to Create a Retina

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

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Connection Between Macular Degeneration and Immune System Gene

Defects in a gene that is an important regulator of parts of the immune system can significantly increase the risk of the age-related macular degeneration Continue reading

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Age-related macular degeneration linked to new gene

In an analysis of the genes of more than 1,000 patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an international team of scientists discovered a strong association between the vision problem and the presence of a new gene. Continue reading

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Zeaxanthin Supplementation Can Improve Visual Acuity for those with Macular Degeneration

Study shows supplementing with zeaxanthin (a carotenoid in the lutein family) can raises macula pigment optical density (MP) and has unique visual benefits for patients with atrophic early AMD having visual symptoms. Continue reading

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Mesozeaxanthin and Preserving Vision for those with Macular Degeneration

Studies show mesozeaxanthin as an essential nutrient for helping preserve vision for those with macular degeneration. This carotenoid is a nutrient used as an antioxidant in the center of the macular where our detailed vision comes from.
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Trial Evaluating Mesozeaxathin for Macular Degeneration

A new study, known as Meso-zeaxanthin ocular supplementation trial (MOST), begins in late March 2010 and the clinical research team are currently recruiting suitable candidates. The specialists involved in the trial are research experts in this area of eye disease. Continue reading

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Interview with Dr. Grossman Eye Exercises for Healthy Vision

Click on the link below for a short inteview done by Leslie Degner, RN, BSN with Dr. Grossman regarding eye exercises related to healthy vision and macular degeneration:

http://www.webrn-maculardegeneration.com/free-eye-exercises.html

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Low Levels of Vitamin D3 Shown to Increase Risk of Macular Degeneration

A 2007 study showed the low levels of Vitamin D3 is linked to an increase in the pevalence of macular degeneration. Continue reading

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Lutein and Zeaxanthin Protect Our Eyes

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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Increased levels of glutathione may protect retina against free radical damage related to macular degeneration.

Increased levels of glutathione may protect retina against free radical damage related to macular degeneration. Continue reading

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