A study published in the February issue of Ophthalmology reveals that Asian Americans have a 6.5 percent risk of developing glaucoma.
Vitamin D may help protect women against advanced AMD
Researchers have discovered a strong protective association between Vitamin D and the prevalence of early AMD. It is believed that vitamin D affects the immune system and helps protect against inflammatory diseases. Women who are deficient in vitamin D may be at a higher risk of developing AMD.
May 16, 2011 By 4 Comments
Zinc can help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Research that was presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology showed that oral zinc supplements may cause gene expression changes in the eye that could prevent age-related macular degeneration.
May 15, 2011 By 1 Comment
Encapsulated cell therapy benefits geographic atrophy patients
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science details the benefits of using a neurotrophic factor to treat geographic atrophy (GA).
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Is A Retina Display Phone Really Worth The Hype?
Are smart phones, which are being marketed as having Retina Displays, really worth the hype?
May 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Mom Always Said, “Someone is going to lose an eye.”
Eye safety on the baseball field is more important than ever, as evidenced by recent news of an eye injury.
May 11, 2011 By 2 Comments
Injections for wet macular degeneration treatment are not without risks.
Researchers at Duke University discovered that patients who undergo anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment for wet macular degeneration treatment are at a higher risk of having ocular complications.
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Not all Resveratrol Supplements Are Created Equal
It would be wise to look for a resveratrol product that contains 100% pure trans-resveratrol without any synthetic fillers or genetically modified ingredients, such as Reziva, to be sure of obtaining the safest and most effective product.
May 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Study proves surgery no better than medicines for heart disease.
A recent study reveals that medical therapy equals surgery for ischemic heart failure. Details of the study trial are in the New England Journal of Medicine.
May 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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