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age-related macular degeneration
Laser therapy may help dry age-related macular degeneration
Researchers hope that photobiomodulation therapy will allow ophthalmologists to treat AMD at an earlier stage of the disease before the loss of RPE cells is irreparable.
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age-related macular degeneration
Study finds link between macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis risk
Patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are much more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis (RA) according to a study published in Scientific Reports.
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Depression may be helped by bright light therapy
Bright light therapy has been traditionally used for seasonal depression, which is associated with the shorter, dark days of winter but researchers sought to determine if it could be used for nonse...
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age-related macular degeneration
Overproduction of a protein may hold the key to a cure for AMD
Researchers recently discovered a protein that seems to play a critical role in the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Hair dyes can affect the eyes
A rare and often overlooked condition known as RAHDAA is a retinopathy associated with the use of hair dye aromatic amines.
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Tips to help stop mouth breathing at night
When you think about getting a good night's sleep, you most likely don't think about the impact that breathing through your mouth might have on the quality of your sleep.
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age-related macular degeneration
The overlooked effects of menopause on the eyes
The huge decrease in estrogen levels in the body during menopause affects different tissues in the body and that includes the eyes.
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Possible link between vision issues and Alzheimer's
Dementia is on the rise in the United States so a top priority for doctors is finding risk factors that can be addressed and hopefully mitigated.
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Iris freckles may be a biomarker for age-related macular degeneration
A recent study published in the International Journal of Retina and Vitreous sheds light on the potential link between iris freckles and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).