Targeted radiation therapy improves age-related macular degeneration treatment

Targeted radiation therapy improves age-related macular degeneration treatment

The Lancet journal recently featured a report revealing that robot-guided radiation therapy can improve treatment for age-related macular degeneration. 
Make the most out of walking
exercise

Make the most out of walking

Walking can help reduce stress, manage weight, lower blood pressure and improve insulin sensitivity. 
Retrospective study suggests melatonin may decrease risk development of macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Retrospective study suggests melatonin may decrease risk development of macular degeneration

Melatonin has antioxidant properties and researchers sought to discover if it might provide benefits for eye health.
4 Red flags with your vision you should not ignore
blurry vision

4 Red flags with your vision you should not ignore

While a yearly, comprehensive eye exam is the first line of defense in taking care of our eyes, here are four symptoms that should not be overlooked.
Low-dose aspirin offers no benefit against macular degeneration
age-related macular degeneration

Low-dose aspirin offers no benefit against macular degeneration

Australian researchers recently published the results of a study that examined the effects of low-dose aspirin on age-related macular degeneration.
Arthritis Awareness observed in the month of May
arthritis

Arthritis Awareness observed in the month of May

Exercise can help maintain bone strength, strengthen muscles around your joints, improve balance and quality of life as well as help with energy levels throughout the day. 
Detecting glaucoma with "smart" contact lenses
glaucoma

Detecting glaucoma with "smart" contact lenses

Glaucoma occurs when the optic nerve becomes damages. The optic nerve connects the brain to the eye and almost 3 million Americans deal with the disease.
Forget an apple a day - try an avocado a day
avocados

Forget an apple a day - try an avocado a day

Recently published study results reveal that eating an entire avocado every day greatly improves diet quality. 
Highter risk of post-op cataract surgery complications linked to previous intravitreal injections
cataract surgery

Highter risk of post-op cataract surgery complications linked to previous intravitreal injections

Patients who have had prior intravitreal injects may be at a higher risk of postoperative complications after cataract surgery according to study results published from researchers at the Universit...