Age-related macular degeneration risk linked to both low and high HDL levels
age related macular degeneration

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.
Reduced risk of developing macular degeneration associated with two common prescription drugs
age related macular degeneration

Reduced risk of developing macular degeneration associated with two common prescription drugs

Researchers examined data from 14 studies to determine the effect of drugs on the risk of developing AMD. 
Statin drugs may increase risk of developing cataracts
cataract surgery

Statin drugs may increase risk of developing cataracts

The study found that people taking statin medications who have certain genetic variants may be at an increased risk of developing cataracts and having cataract surgery.