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Scientists Morph Human Retinal Cells From Skin Cells - Wow!
It was just a few months ago on the VisiVite Blog that we published studies regarding stem cell research for treatment of eye disease which shortly followed the new federal laws that were enacted.
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LASIK
Lasik and Laser Refractive Surgery - What You Need to Know
In LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis), a flap is created and the laser reshaping is then performed below the flap. Laser treatment to treat near-sightedness, far-sightedness and astigmat...
One Person's Inspiring Cure From Macular Degeneration
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Diabetes Mellitus and The Eye
Insulin, a hormone manufactured by the islet cells in the Pancreas, is critical to good health. Insulin doesn?t dissolve glucose; rather, it moves glucose (simple sugar) out of the bloodstream and ...
B Vitamins May Ward off Macular Degeneration
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U.S. Children Low in Vitamin D
Many children in the United States have low vitamin D levels raising their risk for b
Is Organic Food Really No Better Than Conventional?
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When was YOUR last eye exam?
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Ask The Eye Doctor Group on Facebook
If you haven't joined Facebook yet, you're missing out on my Ask The Eye Doctor group. (not to mention all the people from high school who you've long forgotten!)
Let's face it - we all have que...