Category Archives: Stargardt’s Disease

Acupuncture and the Eyes

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Marc

A small study by Japanese researchers demonstrates an increased blood supply to the retina upon stimulation of certain acupuncture points. Needles were inserted near the posterior base of the thumbs of volunteers while investigators used a laser to scan the … Continue reading →

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Some sight restored with artificial bionic eye

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Marc

The 73-year-old, known only as Ron, had the experimental surgery seven months ago at London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital and is now able to see flashes of light, follow white lines on the road, and sort grey and black socks. The … Continue reading →

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Artificial Retina Project

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Marc

Scientists through the US Department of Energy are testing artificial retinas that they hope can restore partial sight to people who’ve lost their vision to the most common causes of blindness. The Sylmar, Calif., company produced the devices for the … Continue reading →

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Artificial Retina Project

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Marc

Scientists through the US Department of Energy are testing artificial retinas that they hope can restore partial sight to people who’ve lost their vision to the most common causes of blindness. The Sylmar, Calif., company produced the devices for the … Continue reading →

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Stagard’t Disease and Avoiding Vitamin A Supplements

Posted on December 13, 2008 by Marc

Studies show that people with Stargardt’s Disease genetically do not make an enzyme to get rid of the waste products from metabolized Vitamin A analogs and the build up of these waste products leads to the death of retinal cells, … Continue reading →

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