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Age-related macular degeneration risk linked to both low and high HDL levels
A recent study published in Ophthalmology evaluated clinical and genetic data to determine the influence of lipid metabolism on AMD risk.

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First true vision correction smartglasses have been developed
Soliddd Corporation has developed SolidddVision™ smartglasses for use by people suffering from vision loss due to macular degeneration.

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Vitamins B and E may help prevent the onset of age-related macular degeneration
Results from a recent study reveal that diets rich in vitamins B and E can help lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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Light-based therapy receives FDA approval for AMD
Almost 20 million Americans are affected by dry AMD and it is the leading cause of vision loss in the United States for adults over 60.

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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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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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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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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.