Gum disease possibly linked to eye disease
gum disease

Gum disease possibly linked to eye disease

Researchers discovered that when compared to patients without periodontal disease, the patients with periodontal disease had an increased likelihood of developing a wide range of eye conditions wit...
Higher risk of dry eye disease possible with statin use
dry eye disease

Higher risk of dry eye disease possible with statin use

Recent study results published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology pointed to a positive link between dry eye disease and the use of statins.
Use of aspirin may raise risk of early and dry AMD
AMD

Use of aspirin may raise risk of early and dry AMD

A recent study published in the journal Nature has highlighted a possible link between aspirin use and the risk of developing early and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
No evidence that metformin protects against AMD
AMD

No evidence that metformin protects against AMD

Previous analysis hinted at the possibility that metformin could possibly offer protection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) but a new cohort study has debunked that speculation.
NSAIDS anti-inflammatory properties may protect against AMD
age-related macular degeneration

NSAIDS anti-inflammatory properties may protect against AMD

A retrospective study which was published in Ophthalmology, reveals that prescription NSAID users have a lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
Possible link between dry AMD and high levels of "good" cholesterol
age related macular degeneration

Possible link between dry AMD and high levels of "good" cholesterol

Results from a retrospective cohort study highlighted a possible link between high levels of "good" (HDL-C) cholesterol and the dry form of macular degeneration (dry AMD).
Anti-VEGF injections may be linked to increased risk of cataracts
anti-VEGF

Anti-VEGF injections may be linked to increased risk of cataracts

Several eye conditions are treated using anti-VEGF injections including retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration.
Reshape your gut microbiome with coffee
anxiety

Reshape your gut microbiome with coffee

Coffee consumption, whether it's regular or decaf, has an impact on your gut microbiome. The changes in your gut microbiome directly affects your mood, cognitive ability and stress levels. A recent...
Lutein supplements may benefit early AMD patients
dry amd

Lutein supplements may benefit early AMD patients

Nine randomized, placebo-controlled trials were evaluated by researchers.