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Omega-3 metabolite inhibits growth of irregular blood vessels in eye
A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine reports that the omega-3 metabolite 4-HD
Which food reduces the risk of Macular Degeneration in women?
A recent study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology shows that a regular diet of fish and supplementation of the Omega-3 fat
Asian Americans face significant risk of developing glaucoma
A study published in the February issue of Ophthalmology reveals that Asian Americans have a 6.5 percent risk of developing glaucoma. This risk is comparable to the risk for the Latino po
Vitamin D may help protect women against advanced AMD
Researchers have discovered a strong protective association between Vitamin D and the prevalence of early macular degeneration. It is believed that Vitamin D affects the immune system and helps pro...
Zinc can help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Research that was presented at the recent Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting showed that oral zinc supplements such as those found in the VisiVite i-Defense formulas may c...
Encapsulated cell therapy benefits geographic atrophy patients
Currently, there is no effective surgical treatment for dry macular degeneration or GA and researchers hope this procedure could bring about a long-term treatment of dry macular degeneration by...
