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Fish rich in Omega-3 fatty acids hinder advanced macular degeneration.
Yet another study detailed in the professional journal,
Diabetic patients should have annual eye exam
Diabetic patients are urged to have a yearly eye exam to spot any symptoms of glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. However, it's estimated that only half of diabetics follow this recommendation. An ev...
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While it is known that anorexia nervosa can have devastating effects on the human body, a recent study reveals that eyes can suffer significant eye damage as well. The study was published in the
Women can cut AMD risk by two-thirds
A recent observational study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology reveals that women who exercise, eat a balanced diet, and don't smoke can cut their risk of developing age-related mac
Acupuncture effective as eye patching therapy?
A small Chinese study published in the December issued of the Archives of Ophthalmology reveals that acupuncture may effectively treat older children dealing with a particular form of lazy eye. Laz...
New drug may be better than Lucentis
A story in the New York Times reports the progress of a potential new and improved treatment for wet macular degeneration. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has developed a new drug which would only nee
Prosthetic retina holds hope for restoring sight
Millions of people who have lost their vision to retinal disease may soon have their vision restored by a surgery-free prosthetic retina. Researchers enabled blind mice to see images including huma...
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Anticoagulants increase risk of intraocular bleeding
Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration and who take antiplatelet or anticoagulant medication are at a higher risk of intraocular hemorrhage.
Arthritis drug may slow the progression of dry amd
Currently there are no effective treatments available for patients dealing with the dry form of age-related macular degeneration. A drug that is currently used to treat arthritis, however, shows pr...