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Oxidative stress linked to AMD
Researchers identified a key protein that binds to a molecule created by oxidative stress which blocks all subsequent inflammatory immune response. Oxidative stress is the process in which proteins...
Aspirin may be detrimental to eye health, study shows
A daily intake of aspirin may cause senior adults to be at an increased risk of developing late stage macular degeneration compared to senior adults who never take aspirin according to a recent Eur...
Can't sleep? Maybe it's due to cataracts.
Researchers recently discovered a link between insomnia and discoloration of the eye's lens. The lens of our eye is normally clear but as we age, the lens of the eye become yellower.
Babies born prematurely need this important eye test
Babies born prematurely are at risk for developing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). ROP affects the developing retina and is caused when abnormal vessels start to grow which can lead to retinal de...
Vision loss a frequent occurence after glaucoma surgery
Patients undergoing trabeculectomy need to be aware of the possible complications and risk of either temporary or permanent vision loss associated with trabeculectomy. Trabeculectomy is a procedure...
Eyes are windows to the...heart?
Age-related macular degeneration can be an indicator of a higher risk of heart attack or stroke according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. In observation of September being Save Your Sight...
October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
With October being Eye Injury Prevention Month, eye care professionals like to remind people that eye safety in the home is extremely important and steps need to be taken to reduce the risk of eye ...