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age-related macular degeneration
Mice aren't human, but this could be important!
The journal Ophthalmology, compared the injection of Lucentis (ranibizumab) and Avastin (bevacizumab) into mice. Lucentis and Avastin had similar efficacy at suppressing sub-retinal neovascularizat...
Mediterranean Diet Helps Control Diabetes Better than Low-Fat Diet
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dry eye syndrome
Phytosterols May Prevent the Development of Cancer
Phytosterols, long known for their cholesterol-lowering action, are emerging as cancer-fighting powerhouses. Phytosterols, the structural components in the cell membranes of plants, have long been ...
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