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age-related macular degeneration
Stem cell retinal implant enters phase 2b testing
Researchers at the Roski Eye Institute are testing a stem cell retinal implant as a possible treatment for advanced dry age-related macular degeneration.

age-related macular degeneration
Correlation between cardiovascular risk and risk of developing eye diseases found
Recent study results highlight the association between an individual's cardiovascular risk score and their odds of developing certain eye diseases.

citrus
An orange a day keeps depression away?
The old saying is "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" but could it be that oranges could be beneficial in warding off depression?

eye drops
Misuse of eye drops can lead to degenerative eye diseases
Eye health experts caution that it is important to consult your eye care provider when experiencing symptoms such as redness, pain or itching.

annual eye exams
Walmart offers Pennsylvania customers a 15-minute eye exam
Walmart is offering customers in Pennsylvania the opportunity to have a 15 minute eye exam for people looking to update their current prescriptions.

AMD
New genetic risk linked to severe macular degeneration.
Researchers from the Centre of Eye Research Australia, WEHI and the University of Melbourne discovered specific genetic changes that raise the risk of severe forms of age-related macular degenerati...

glaucoma
Clinical trial underway for novel glaucoma treatment
More than 130 million people are affected by glaucoma worldwide and glaucoma is the leading cause of vision loss.

cocoa flavanols
Hold the banana: smoothies not as beneficial with bananas
Researchers were looking at how banana-based smoothie could affect the availability of flavanols to be absorbed after consumption.

Afibrillation
Drinking coffee may help reduce AFib risk
The recent study was conducted at UC San Francisco and the University of Adelaide and it examined the relationship between caffeinated coffee and AFib.
